Team Member | Learn to Swim - Stanmore Bay

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Date: 6 Aug 2025

Location: North Shore, NZ, 1010

Company: Auckland Council

 

Team Member | Learn To Swim - Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre 

  

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Here at Auckland Council, our leisure centres play a key role in achieving our goal of getting Auckland to be the most active city in the world. And right now, we’re looking for part-time Learn to Swim Instructor to join our Pool and Leisure Centre teams across Auckland to help achieve that goal! 

Based at Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre, this is a fantastic job where you can gain a formal qualification teaching people the basic principles of how to swim, maintaining a fun, caring and safe environment for customers and visitors - we'll provide the training you need to succeed in the role. Experience in teaching infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and adults is strongly preferred. 


  Day-to-day you could expect to work on:  

  • Teaching people the basic principles of how to swim (we'll teach you how to do this!) 

  • Maintaining a fun, caring and safe environment for customers and visitors 

  • Being part of an amazing team serving your local community 

 

This is a Permanent Part-time position. We would love to hear from those who can work 7.5 hours per week.

The shifts are below:   

  • Tuesday 3:34pm – 6:45pm 

  • Saturday 8:15am – 12:30pm  

  

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. Training will take place September 22nd - October 3rd. 
 
To be considered for this role, you must also be willing to complete First Aid training.

 

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


Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

As a Learn to Swim Instructor, you’ll have free access to our facilities, hours that provide work-life balance, and above all else, you will be part of a fun and supportive team. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing the work you do is important and impactful, especially the pride and joy you will get from watching someone gain the confidence that comes from learning how to swim. 

  

We strongly encourage up-skilling and training. Once you are hired you would have the opportunity to pick up extra hours in a variety of roles such as Lifeguard, Customer Service Rep, Recreation Assistant and more. 


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.

  

Tono Mai: Apply Now! 

Please note that the official title for this role is Team Member. You can find the position description here  

Pay rate: Starting rate $28.95 /hr (Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered. ) 

Applications close: Wednesday 13th August 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.  

 

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.