Team Leader Learn To Swim | Albany Stadium Pool

Auckland Council; Rural Municipality of North Shore; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental agency offers an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Learn to Swim at Albany Stadium Pool. In this role, you will lead coaching and mentoring, ensuring fun and safety in the swimming programme. The position requires a recognised swim teacher qualification and at least two years of teaching experience. You will work 40 hours weekly, adapting lessons for various skill levels. Enjoy benefits like free facility use in a supportive environment focused on community well-being.

Benefits

Free use of Centre facilities

Flexible working conditions

Focus on well-being

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching swimming.
• Experience delivering lessons to a range of ages and abilities.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to diverse learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team members on the pool-side.
• Ensure fun and safe experience for participants in the swimming programme.
• Support operational running of the Learn to Swim programme.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Customer service

Problem resolution

Education

Recognised swim teacher qualification

Job description

Team Leader Learn to Swim | Albany Stadium Pool

• Help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often"
• Utilise your passion for coaching and leadership
• Enjoy free use of Centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Our Albany Stadium Pool & Leisure Centre has a fixed term/secondment opportunity (from 12 January 2026 to 19 October 2026) for a Team Leader Learn to Swim to play a key part in making the experience of those participating in our programme fun, safe and enjoyable.

You’ll be on the pool-side coaching, developing & mentoring team members, and taking the lead on programming and quality lesson delivery. You’ll also support the day-to-day operational running of the Learn to Swim programme, including swim teaching when needed, and providing great customer service and problem resolution for our visitors.

You will be working 40 hours per week, rostered over 7 days. The Swim School is a seven-day-per-week operation, therefore flexibility and commitment to working weekdays, weekends and rostered hours are paramount.

He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful in this role, you must possess a recognised swim teacher qualification, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to high-quality instruction. A minimum of two years’ experience teaching swimming is essential, ensuring you have developed effective teaching strategies and a solid understanding of learner needs.

Your experience should also include delivering swimming lessons to individuals across a wide range of ages and abilities, enabling you to adapt your teaching approach to suit diverse learning requirements.

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: $36.62/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.