Team Member | Recreation Assistant - Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

Auckland Council; Rural Municipality of North Shore; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a part-time Recreation Team Member to enhance customer experience at the Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre. You will deliver exceptional service, supervise activities for children, and maintain a positive environment. Ideal candidates will be passionate about sports and recreation, and a First Aid Certificate is required, though training is available. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute positively to the local community.

Benefits

Free use of centre facilities

Flexible working conditions

Focus on well-being

Qualifications

• Passionate about sports and recreation.
• Willingness to work in a frontline customer service role.
• Must be able to obtain a First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Support delivery of programs for children aged 5-12.
• Maintain a caring and safe environment.
• Assist with administrative and operational duties.
• Support center activities including sports leagues.

Skills

Passion for sports and recreation

Exceptional customer service

First Aid Certification

Job description

• Join a great team dedicated to making a positive contribution within the local community!
• Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits
• Permanent Part-time role, located at our fantastic Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Recreation Team Member | Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre is one of New Zealand’s leading Sports and Rec Facilities. As Recreation Team Member, you will play a key part to improve the customer experience for all Aucklanders that visit our Centre to another level.

You will help us deliver an exciting range of community fitness and school holiday programmes. This role will see you working with school students and community groups across the Auckland region.

In this frontline role, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering exceptional customer service to our customers and visitors
• Supporting with the delivery of a variety of exciting programmes for children aged 5-12
• Helping the centre maintain a caring, fun, and safe fitness and leisure environment
• Helping centre management with administration and operational duties
• Supporting with centre activities including sporting leagues and daily timetabled programmes
• Rock Wall Supervision
• Holiday Programme Supervision

This is a permanent part-time position of 8 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours.

Work shift: Tuesday 12:45pm – 9:15pm

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will already be passionate about sports and recreation and be ready to step into a front‑line customer service role.

You will need a First Aid Certificate; however, we can help you attain this if you do not have one.

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.

Please note that as we head into the holiday period, this means you may not be contacted until the week beginning 5th January regarding the outcome of your application.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here. *Official role title is Team Member

Salary range: 28.95/hr (living wage)

Applications close on 4th January

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) 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.