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Posted on Jan. 14, 2025

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  • Help people of all ages gain confidence in the water
  • Bring your passion for working with our community
  • Permanent Part-Time opportunity

The opportunity
Learn to Swim Instructor | West Wave 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 Pool and Leisure Centre team at West Wave 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 have four permanent part-time varies from 12 hours available at our centre. You will need to be available as follows:

  • Monday -3.15-7.30
  • Tuesday 3.15-7.30
  • Saturday 8.45-1.15


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.

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!



Please find the Position Description HERE. *Please note - This role is internally reffered to as Team Member
Pay rate: $27.80 per hour

Applications close: Sunday 2nd February


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.


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