Date: 8 Jan 2025
Location: North Shore, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
- Help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often”
- Great development pathway and multiple opportunities within Auckland Council
- Enjoy free use of Centre facilities plus a range of other benefits
Team Member | Glenfield Pool and Leisure
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Here at Auckland Council, our leisure centres play a key role in achieving our goal of get Auckland the most active city in the world. And right now, we’re looking for a Team Member to join our ActivZone Indoor Sports Arena and Glenfield Pools and Leisure Centre.
As a Team Member in our facilities, you will be responsible for our Learn to Swim, and Customer Service, and recreation assistant duties.
These includes, but are not limited to:
• Teaching people the basic principles of how to swim (we'll teach you how to do this!)
• Delivering exceptional customer service to our customers and visitors during busy public sessions
• Assisting skate session operation including serving food and supporting our Cafe
• Helping centre management with administration and operational duties, including bookings
• Supporting centre activities including sporting leagues and daily timetabled programmes
This is a permanent part-time 23-hours positions.
Our centre opens 7 days a day. The ability to work in the morning, evening, and weekends is essential.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You will be a great swimmer and instructor, have a love of water, have exceptional customer service skills, and be able to communicate well with members of the public.
Previous experience working with children would be beneficial.
If you do have a recognised swim teacher qualification or previous experience as a Swimming Instructor, that’d be fantastic. However, we will provide full, comprehensive training that you need to excel in the job. If you do not have a recognised swim teacher qualification ,AUSTSWIM, or a first-aid certificate, you will be required to attend the following training dates below some days between Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4 pm:
14th - 24th April 2025
Our Successful candidate will be comfortable in the water and be able to:
- Swim 20 metres freestyle
- 20 metres backstroke
- Tread water for 3 minutes
In addition to your swimming skills, we're looking for individuals with proven administration and communication skills, a track record of providing outstanding customer service, and excellent maturity and reliability. As you'll be working on a variable roster, access to a reliable method of transport is essential.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Joining Auckland Council means unlocking a world of opportunities for your personal and professional growth. As one of New Zealand's largest employers, we provide a range of development opportunities, allowing you to grow in your career. Plus, you'll get access to our recreational equipment to stay active!
This is your chance to be part of something incredible! Join our team and dive into a world of fun, impact, and growth. Apply now and let's make waves together!
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
You can find the position description here
Pay rate: $27.80+ /hr
Applications close: 27 Jan 2024 at 23:59
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.
