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.

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

It will take a total of 2 years

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Lead and supervise lifeguard teams

Ability to coordinate and supervise shifts, managing teams of lifeguards in aquatic facilities.

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Apply advanced lifeguarding and rescue techniques

Utilise advanced skills for aquatic supervision, effective rescue, and response to incidents.

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Aquatics

  • Sport and Recreation

  • Leisure Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Senior Pool Lifeguard

  • Aquatics Team Leader

  • Pool Supervisor