Holiday Programme Crew (QT), Queenstown
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Queenstown District Lakes Council

Holiday Programme Crew (QT)

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Casual

Queenstown

Job Description

Holiday Programme Crew


Live, work and play in Aotearoa New Zealand’s most spectacular setting.


No two days at Queenstown Lakes District Council are the same. Every day we provide services, facilities and programmes essential to the health and wellbeing of our people and environment, while stepping up to the challenges and opportunities that come with being New Zealand’s fastest growing territorial authority.


We’re proud to be QLDC. Our people are motivated by a shared purpose driven by care, connection and community. All our roles are at the heart of a dynamic and diverse set of communities where you will be making a genuine difference every day. Join us.


Our Holiday Programme team are a passionate bunch that plan, coordinate, and carry out programmes of activities for children across the district and we’re looking for a new member to join the Queenstown based team on a casual basis.


What you’ll be doing / He aha te mahi


You will be providing superior service and on-going support to all holiday programmes to ensure participants have an enjoyable and safe experience.


The role will involve:


  • Assisting members with usage of facilities and equipment to ensure the safety of members.
  • Supervising groups of children and ensuring their safety at all times
  • Creating, facilitating and managing activities, games and outings and joining in as appropriate
  • Maximising the kids enjoyment of the aquatic facilities by providing friendly and helpful service, correct and consistent information, and ensuring all safety measures are taken and practiced.
  • Responding quickly, appropriately and effectively to any emergencies
  • Providing an outstanding level of customer service, greeting kids and parents with a friendly approach, and continuing to maintain high standards throughout the centre.

What you’ll bring to the role / Ko wai to Pukeka


You’ll have experience working with children, more specifically in a supervisory role, and have an interest in the sports and events industry. You will be a strong communicator, able to lead and motivate groups of (often excitable) children and will enjoy working in a busy, fast paced role and are flexible and adaptable to changing situations.


To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:


  • A current NZQA affiliated First Aid Certificate. Unit standards 26551 & 26552 (preferable).
  • High School NCEA or Bursary (minimum level of education required)
  • Demonstrated Leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to positively communicate with, and relate well to, a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and ages.

To apply, please follow the link and apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. Please direct any questions to Alexa Peters, Recreation Programmes Coordinator, on alexa.peters@qldc.govt.nz.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Active Learning
  • Customer Service

Desired Soft Skills

  • Customer Management
  • Negotiation
  • Coordination
  • Communication

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🏋 Gym Membership
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
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  • 🐾 Dog Friendly
  • 🌈 Rainbow Tick
  • 🧠 Neurodiverse
  • 💰 Wage Equality
  • 🏃 Women Leadership
  • 🌏 Sustainability Policy
  • 💚 Regenerative Practices
  • ♻ Recycle
  • 🤲 Volunteering
  • 🙌 Community Focused
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