Date: 10 Apr 2025
Location: North Shore, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Join a great team dedicated to making a positive contribution within the local community!
• Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits
• Permanent Part-time role, located at our fantastic Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Recreation Team Member | Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre
Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre is one of New Zealand’s leading Sports and Recreation Facilities, as a Team Member, you will play a key part to improve the customer experience for all Aucklanders that visit our Centre to another level.

You will help us deliver an exciting range of community fitness and school holiday programmes. This role will see you working with school students and community groups across the Auckland region.

In this frontline role, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering exceptional customer service to our customers and visitors
• Supporting with the delivery of a variety of exciting programmes for children aged 5-12
• Helping the centre maintain a caring, fun, and safe fitness and leisure environment
• Helping centre management with administration and operational duties
• Supporting with centre activities including sporting leagues and daily timetabled programmes
• Supervision of Rock walls and Rock-climbing Classes
• Holiday Programme Supervision 

This is a permanent part-time position of 16 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours. Work schedule:
Monday: 12:45PM– 9:15PM and Friday 12:45PM – 9:15PM

He kōrero mōu: About you
You will already be passionate about sports and recreation and be ready to step into a front-line customer service role.

You will need a First Aid Certificate; however, we can help you attain this if you do not have one.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer.
We are keen to have a multifunctional workforce within our centres, so you would potentially have the chance to train and in time, take on other roles such as Lifeguard, Learn to Swim Instructor, Fitness Instructor or Customer Service. 

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including the option of a Zoo pass and a range of partnership discounts. And as a Leisure Centre employee, you will enjoy free use of the facilities.

We are committed in promoting a workplace that respects the contributions of everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or background. Our goal is to pursue an inclusive environment where every individual is appreciated and empowered to express their selves at work. We welcome all applications, help us get 'More Aucklanders more active, more often'!"

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
You can find the position description here
Pay rate: $27.80/hr

Applications close on Friday 25 April 2025
Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.  This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check. 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.