Team Leader Recreation

Team Leader Recreation | Glenfield
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Join Auckland Council as the Team Leader for Recreation at our Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre and ActivZone and play a key part in making the experience of our customers fun, safe, and memorable!

In this dynamic role, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of our busy and vibrant Recreation Department. Your focus will include:

• Driving service improvements and innovation
• Identifying opportunities to grow participation
• Overseeing our sports leagues, OSCAR, and holiday programmes
• Enhancing and expanding our current recreation offerings

You'll be part of a wider Leisure team committed to delivering great experiences and outcomes for our local communities.

Full Job Description: Team Leader Recreation

He kōrero mōu: About you
You’ll have experience leading teams in the recreation, health, or fitness environment, along with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse communities.

You're someone who can think creatively, inspire your team, and implement exciting programmes that engage a wide range of participants. You enjoy a challenge and thrive in a busy, high-energy environment.

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• An NZ-recognised qualification in Sport or Recreation (Level 5) or equivalent experience
• A current First Aid Certificate (or be willing to obtain one – we can support this)
• A Full Clean Driver’s Licence (preferred but not essential)
• An understanding of skate-based programming, including roller skates and operation of a skate rink, would be advantageous.

This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week), rostered over 7 days. The ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends is essential.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You’ll be joining a passionate, supportive, and high-performing team who are all about getting "More Aucklanders, more active, more often!"

As an Auckland Council employee, you’ll also enjoy:

• Free use of the centre facilities
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including partnership discounts and an annual zoo pass
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you're passionate about recreation, leadership, and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here

Starting rate: $75,000 - $85,000

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Applications close: Sunday 27 April 2025 at 23:59

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. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check. This position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing.

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.