Casual Team Member | East Coast Bay

• Help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often”


• Enjoy free use of Centre facilities plus a range of other benefits


• Great development pathway and multiple opportunities within Auckland Council

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Casual Team Member – Recreation Assistant (Holiday Programmes) | East Coast Bays Leisure Centre

Situated in our East Coast Bays Leisure Centre, as a Casual Team Member – Recreation Assistant (Holiday Programmes), no two days will be the same.
You’ll play a key part in delivering fun, safe, and engaging school holiday programmes for tamariki aged 5–13, helping us maintain a caring and energetic fitness and leisure environment.

In this frontline role, you will:

• Support the delivery of a variety of holiday programme activities for children aged 5–13


• Help create a welcoming, fun, and safe environment across the centre


• Support centre activities such as sporting leagues and daily timetabled programmes

This role is primarily to support school holiday programmes, so you must be available to work during school holidays

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll already be passionate about sports and recreation and enjoy being in a hands-on, people-facing role. You’ll be confident working with children, able to manage group dynamics, and bring a calm, friendly approach that helps create a positive experience for every participant.

You will also be:

• Responsible and professional when working with children


• Flexible, organised, and able to use your initiative to adapt activities to suit the group


• An enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude and great communication skills


• Committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience

First Aid & safety: Ideally, you’ll hold a First Aid Certificate and have a good understanding of health and safety but training is provided.

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

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

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

Salary rate: 28.95/hr

Applications close on 10 June 2026
 

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.