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Recreation Assistant

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Part Time
Location

Wellington


Salary

$27 .80/hr


Job Description

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō Working together for Wellington's future
Are you keen to help make people feel great? Do you have a passion for Sport and Recreation? Join us at the Kilbirnie Recreation Centre - where we offer affordable and accessible recreation and leisure opportunities that encourage participation and enhance the health and wellbeing of Wellington's communities.

We are a unique multi-use facility catering to many sport and recreation programmes, with an emphasis on wheels-based sports.

We currently have one permanent part-time Recreation Assistant vacancy. 20 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours. You must be available for weekend work. Hours and shifts to be agreed and discussed with the preferred candidate.

Our team is renowned for our programming with wheels-based activities like Skateboarding and Rollerblading. Our Recreation Assistants are also responsible for bookings, birthday parties, administrative duties and ensuring the facility is tidy and presentable, with additional opportunities to assist the Recreation Coordinators deliver children's programmes in after school programmes.

We're looking for someone who:

  • Is passionate about the Sport and Recreation industry
  • Possess a customer focused and 'can do' attitude
  • Has great communication and people skills
  • Can work in a team and have fun
  • A wheels background would be advantageous but is not essential.


Ideally, admin experience, and experience working with children would also be helpful.

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

Applications close 6 February 2025 and must be submitted online.

To find out more, check out the position description, or contact Joe McDonald, Manager Kilbirnie Recreation, on joe.mcdonald@wcc.govt.nz We look forward to hearing from you soon.

We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke an inclusive, sustainable and creative capital for people to live, work and play.


Hard Skills Required

  • Sport and Recreation
  • Program Delivery
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • School Holiday Programs
  • Coaching (Preferred)

Soft Skills Required

  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Positive Attitude
  • Working with Children

Benefits and Perks

  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🏘
    Work from Home
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops
  • Care and Appreciation
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • 🏛
    Fully Paid Jury Service
  • Flexible Work
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 💚
    Counselling Services

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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