- Join a great team dedicated to making a positive contribution within the local community!
- Foot in the door to the recreation industry, all training is provided
- Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Learn to Swim Instructor | Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre
Here at Auckland Council, our leisure centres play a key role in achieving our goal of making Auckland the most active city in the world. And right now, we’re looking for Learn to Swim Instructors to join our Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre team to help achieve that goal!
This is a fantastic job where you don’t need any formal qualifications or experience to apply—just a passion to work with our diverse community while also making a difference! We'll provide the training you need to succeed in the role.
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
We are currently hiring for 4 permanent part-time positions at our centre – hours below.
- 2 x 6-hour positions
- 1 x 14-hour position
- 1 x 21-hour position
Please note that these roles require availability in both the morning and afternoon. Morning shifts run from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, while afternoon shifts are from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Weekday availability from 3:15 PM to 7:30 PM is essential, along with weekend availability from 8:45 AM to 1:15 PM. You can expect to work at least one weekday shift and one weekend shift.
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 babies, toddlers, and 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, e.g. AUSTSWIM, you will be required to attend the following two-week training between September 23rd and October 3rd from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4 pm.
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 provides work and life balance, and above all else a fun, 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 and as such once you are hired you will 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!
You can read the Position Description HERE. *Official Job Title is Team Member
Pay rate: $27.80/ per hour
Auckland Council is committed to the protection and well-being of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting and a drug test prior to commencing employment.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and encourage applications from everyone — regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background or religious belief — as well as from those who are disabled and/or neurodivergent. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.