Regional Lifeguard - Otago

Surf Life Saving New Zealand - Otago

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic, qualified lifeguards who enjoy working as part of a team to keep our beaches and their users safe. Surf Life Saving New Zealand operates Regional Lifeguard Services through all 3 of its Regions (Eastern, Central, Southern); locations and coverage varies from beach to beach.

To apply for a Regional Lifeguard Role you must have a current SLSNZ Surf Lifeguard Award (or overseas equivalent) and Level 1 First Aid Certificate (Unit Standards 6400, 6401 & 6402). You will be working either as a team leader or part of a team. We encourage our guards to create a motivated, proactive and enjoyable environment to deliver a safe lifeguarding service across the country. Generally, all Regional Lifeguard Services operate over the peak New Zealand summer holiday period and employee agreements can vary from seasonal full-time to casual part-time lifeguards.  

Due to New Zealand’s current border restrictions, SLSNZ will not be able to accept applicants from overseas. If you are already in New Zealand with the relevant skills/experience and an open working visa, we would encourage you to apply. 

PREREQUISITES

As a Regional Lifeguard, you will need the following Pre-requisites:

1. Must be a SLSNZ member (at time of employment). 
2. Current SLSNZ Surf Lifeguard Award (or SLSNZ RPL) 
3. Current SLS First Aid Level 1 (Unit Standards 6400, 6401 and 6402) 
4. Marine VHF Radio Award 
5. IRB Crew Award
6. Complete an online regional lifeguard theory test
7. Must swim 400m under 8min. 
8. Must run 3kms in under 20mins. 
9. Complete Safeguarding Children Online Module (given during employment process)
10. Complete Health and Safety Online Module (given during employment process)

Highly Recommended 

• Current First Aid Level 2 (Unit Standards 25411 and 14473) 
• Current First Aid Level 3 (Unit Standards 25412) 
• Advanced Lifeguard Award 
• Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB Driver 

As a Head Regional Lifeguard, you will need the following Pre-requisites:

1. Must be a SLSNZ member (at time of employment). 
2. Current SLSNZ Surf Lifeguard Award (or SLSNZ RPL) 
3. Must be at least 18 years of age
4. Current SLS First Aid Level 1 (Unit Standards 6400, 6401 and 6402) 
5. Current SLS First Aid Level 2 (Unit Standards 25411 and 14473) 
6. Marine VHF Radio Award 
7. Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB Driver 
8. Complete online regional lifeguard theory test.
9. Must swim 400m under 8min. 
10. Must run 3kms in under 20mins. 
11. Complete Safeguarding Children Online Module (given during employment process)
12. Complete Health and Safety Online Module (given during employment process)

Highly Recommended

• Senior Lifeguard Award – Patrol Captain
• Current First Aid Level 3 (Unit Standards 25412)
• Advanced Lifeguard Award

This position reports to the Southern Region Surf Lifesaving Manager, Chris Jeffery - chris.jeffery@surflifesaving.org.nz