New Zealand Apprenticeship: Senior Pool Lifeguard (L4)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Te Mahi Ako
This apprenticeship is for senior pool lifeguards who supervise and lead lifeguard teams at aquatic facilities, providing advanced skills in supervision, coordination, and health and safety procedures.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Lead and supervise lifeguard teams
Ability to coordinate and supervise shifts, managing teams of lifeguards in aquatic facilities.
Apply advanced lifeguarding and rescue techniques
Utilise advanced skills for aquatic supervision, effective rescue, and response to incidents.
Manage health and safety in aquatics
Oversee health and safety procedures, develop and implement risk assessment plans, and ensure pool water quality.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Apprenticeship: Senior Pool Lifeguard (L4) is designed for lifeguards who are leading shifts and teams in aquatic facilities. Through this workplace-based programme, apprentices will develop in-depth skills in supervising, coordinating, and educating pool staff, as well as advanced lifeguarding techniques, health and safety, and customer service.
Course Content
- Coordinating pool lifeguard plans and adapting shifts
- Applying advanced lifeguarding skills
- Aquatic supervision and rescue techniques
- Supervising health and safety procedures
- Risk assessment plans
- Pool water quality checks
- Responding to customer needs in an aquatic facility
- Educating and managing pool staff
What you need to know first
Currently employed or self-employed in a paid role at a pool or aquatic facility
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Aquatics
Sport and Recreation
Leisure Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Senior Pool Lifeguard
Aquatics Team Leader
Pool Supervisor