Learn to Swim Lead | Albany Stadium Pool

Learn to Swim Lead | Albany Stadium Pool

• Help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often”
• Great development pathway and multiple opportunities within Auckland Council
• Fantastic benefits including free use of the facility

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

As the Lead Learn to Swim, you’ll be playing a key part in ensuring a great customer experience for our customers when participating in our Learn to Swim programme and ensuring the development and delivery of programmes and services are maintained at an exceptional standard. 

In this position, you will be responsible for teaching swimming lessons to a variety of age groups and assisting the Team Leader Learn to Swim with rostering and lesson delivery. The ideal candidate should be comfortable teaching a wide range of learners, from toddlers and preschoolers to school-age students, and able to adapt teaching methods to suit each developmental stage, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all participants.

You’ll also support the day-to-day operational running of the Learn to Swim programme and provide great customer service and problem resolution for our customers. This is a 20-hour permanent part-time position, and we are aiming for a start date of Monday 19th January 2026.

• Wednesday (11am - 7.30pm)
• Thursday (11am - 7.30pm)
• Saturday (8.15am - 2pm)

Please note that attendance at training sessions at West wave will be required:

• 6th – 10th April and 13th – 17th April 2026 (8am – 4pm)

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll have a passion for motivating both your team members and our customers to enjoy and gain confidence in swimming. You’ll be committed to making the experience of working in and visiting our pools a great one for everyone involved. Previous experience in team supervision or leadership is also highly desirable. 

You should also hold a recognised swim teacher qualification (AUSTSWIM), a First Aid certificate, and experience in delivering lessons across a range of ages and abilities.

If you do not have a current AUSTSWIM or first aid certificate, you must be available for the training.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Applications will remain open during the festive season. Please note that shortlisting and interviews will resume from 5 January. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here

Salary: 30.02/hr

Applications close on 4th of January

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.