Swim Education Supervisor

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Are you passionate about the importance of learning to swim, customer-centred and enjoy mentoring and coaching others?

Here at the Christchurch City Council, our Recreation & Sports Unit provides Christchurch's primary recreational facilities and plays a leading role in fitness and aquatics. This includes the valuable learning to swim programme which teaches children a precious life skill.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

• Our Swim Education Supervisors are the first point of contact for customers on the poolside and act as a rich source of information on all areas of the programme for the wider team.
• You're the face of our group and will be proactive in engaging with parents, teachers and children, providing a fun and friendly atmosphere.
• As a seasoned professional, you're at home in the water and have the experience teaching babies through to adults, as from time to time, you'll need to jump into the water to cover and upskill staff.
• Acting as the right hand for the Team Leader, you'll be proactive when it comes to finding cover for the team and keeping the programme operational. This includes training and mentoring of new staff, overseeing classes to ensure consistent lesson plan delivery, making sure the children are assessed correctly and are in the correct class for their swimming ability.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

• Your relationship-building skills alongside your technical experience will be a real asset as you engage with our customers, showing a general interest in their journey while opening the doors for them to engage our facilities and services in other ways.
• You are approachable, upbeat and have the passion to get involved in the journey of your customer, creating a lasting love of the water for the children.
• A minimum of 18 months' experience as a Swim Education Instructor is required.
• Successful applicants must hold a Comprehensive First Aid Certificate and Swim Education Qualification.

To view a copy of the position description, click the link at the foot of the page.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Recreation, Sport and Event Unit at the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

• Hours of work: Sunday 8:45am - 1:30pm & Monday 3:00 - 6:45pm. Total of 8.5 hours per week.
• Position: Permanent, part-time.
• Location: This position is primarily based at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield.
• Salary: $28.51 - $31.68 per hour.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.