Team Leader Aquatics | Lloyd Elsmore Park

• Help us empower our customers to be safe, happy, confident swimmers, as well as enjoy our amazing facility
• Utilise your passion for coaching and leadership through mentoring a dynamic team.
• Enjoy free use of the facilities and other Council benefits!   

Team Leader Aquatics | Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool & Leisure Centre 
He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool & Leisure Centre is one of East Auckland’s premier aquatic hubs. As our Team Leader Aquatics, you’ll play a key role in taking the customer experience to the next level for every Aucklander who walks through our doors.

You will be responsible for, and not limited to:

• Effectively leading the day-to-day operation of the Aquatics team, including the safe supervision of our pools and operation of our Aquatic services. 
• Responsible for leading, coaching and engaging a team of Lead Lifeguards and Lifeguards.
• Ensuring hazard management plans, policy, processes, and training are effectively managed and there is ongoing compliance within the team. 
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to proactively identify and, where appropriate, implement ways to improve customer experience and grow participation.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will have strong people leadership experience as well as management experience in similar Aquatic environments. 

Joining an energetic and passionate team, you will be an influential leader with experience managing and developing a high-performing team within a leisure facility.  You will also ensure that employees' physical and mental well-being is always prioritised. 

You will have work experience in the aquatic area, and it is important that you hold a current Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate and have pool plant management and operations experience.

This is an onsite position. As the centre operates 7 days a week, reliability, and commitment to working early, late and weekend shifts are crucial. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You’ll be joining an enthusiastic and high-performing team who are dedicated to helping get "More Aucklanders, more active, more often!"

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including an annual zoo pass and partnership discounts. As a Leisure Centre employee, you will enjoy free use of the facilities.

If you are passionate about fitness, well-being, aquatic safety and helping our community, then come help us make this goal a reality.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
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Applications close: Monday 16 Feb 2026 at 23:59 (Please note that interviews will commence in mid-March.)
Pay: $75,000 - 85,000

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.

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 and drug testing prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.