Søndre Land Municipality is seeking a lifeguard for a permanent 7% position, as well as on-call substitutes for our public swimming program at Fryal. Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the permanent position or as an on-call substitute. Søndre Land Municipality offers a public swimming program open to everyone. The program operates during the winter months in the pool at Fryal School. Public swimming is a popular activity for many, especially families with young children.

Job Details:

As a lifeguard for public swimming, you will be one of two lifeguards operating the public swimming program in Søndre Land Municipality. There are always two lifeguards on duty. Public swimming is held every Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and runs during the winter months from week 42 to week 23. Working hours are approximately five hours every Friday during the season. Pay is calculated as an average and is paid monthly throughout the year.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a lifeguard for swimmers and ensure the safety and well-being of all swimmers in the water. 
• Help ensure proper lifeguard coverage.
• Ensure that tasks are performed in accordance with quality standards and applicable laws.
• In the event of accidents or incidents, you and your colleague are responsible for providing proper first aid, ensuring the safety of guests, and calling for external assistance if necessary.

You are also responsible for:

• Ticket sales
• Interacting with pool guests
• Supervising the locker rooms, saunas, showers, equipment storage, pool area, and other hallways and corridors.

In addition, we would like you to explore opportunities for improving our services, ideally through dialogue with guests and colleagues.

Required qualifications:

• Strong swimming and diving skills—must pass a lifesaving test annually
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Norwegian
• You are responsible and decisive
• You remain calm in stressful situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Recommended requirements:

• Valid lifesaving certification and first aid course (the employer will arrange this if necessary)
• Experience in similar positions is preferred
• Proficient with computers—various software and IT tools

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability, or age.

Personal qualities:

• Interest in water activities and ensuring safe experiences in the water
• Possess good teamwork skills and easily engage with visitors
• Skilled at communicating and building relationships, both with colleagues and pool guests of all ages
• Initiative and the ability to remain enthusiastic and calm even in difficult situations
• Ability to adapt quickly — we need a lifeguard capable of innovative thinking
• Personal suitability will be emphasized

We offer:

• Generous pension and insurance plans through KLP. 2% of gross salary is deducted for pension.
• Employment is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in applicable laws, regulations, and agreements at any given time.
• A work environment with dedicated and skilled colleagues.
• College education supplement for a 3-year degree: NOK 24,000 for a full-time position. 
• Skilled worker allowance: NOK 10,500 for a full-time position.

Additional information:

Please submit your application electronically via our website: www.sondre-land.kommune.no

• For positions requiring a police clearance certificate, an approved certificate must be presented prior to employment.
• Prior to starting the position, a self-declaration regarding tuberculosis, MRSA, and measles must be submitted in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Applicants with foreign degrees must have approval from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (HK-dir) in order to be hired for a permanent position. 
• The position includes a 6-month probationary period, in accordance with the Working Environment Act.
• Certified copies of diplomas and certificates must be presented at the interview and upon request.

Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified

Søndre Land Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. Section 11 of the Public Administration Act. This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list.  Special circumstances are required to be granted an exemption, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act.

Søndre Land Municipality is an inclusive workplace with empowered employees who value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of background, gender, or disability.

Interviews are scheduled for Week 37.

Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for a permanent position or as an on-call substitute.