Recreation Assistant

4 weeks ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

He angitūtanga:
The opportunity
You will help us deliver an exciting range of OSCAR school care and 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 the following:

  • 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 centre activities including sporting leagues and daily timetabled programmes.


This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, with rosters that will include early mornings, late evenings, public holidays and weekends.


He kōrero mōu:
About you


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


You will also be:
- responsible when it comes to working with children. (While previous experience working with children is beneficial, it is not essential)
- have a flexible approach and be able to use your initiative to facilitate suitable programmes for kids.
- be an enthusiastic team player
- have a positive attitude and infectious energy
- be committed to providing your customers with an exceptional experience.
- understand health and safety
- you will be committed to maintaining a high degree of professionalism in your work

In addition:


Although not necessary, it would be beneficial to have a passion for a sport, previous coaching and/or reffing experience as you may be asked to utilise these skills.


A full New Zealand driver's licence is mandatory to be successful as it may be needed within your day-to-day duties.


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


Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou:
What we offer.


If you are someone who loves being a Recreational Assistant, but also interested in the opportunity to upskill and progress your career, our Team Member role is perfect for you.

We are keen to have a multifunctional workforce within our centres, so you would potentially have the chance to train and in time take on other roles such as Lifeguard, Learn to Swim Instructor, Fitness Instructor or Customer Service.


There are opportunities for advancement into senior and leadership roles, and we are fortunate to have a wide range of opportunities across the Auckland Council.


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. Click HERE to find out more about our employee benefits

This role has a starting hourly rate of $23.65. The official position title of this role is Team Member.

  • Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated._

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