The City of Melville is seeking an energetic and motivating Run Coach to lead safe, professional, and engaging running sessions as part of our LeisureFit Athletic Program. This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes running from supporting beginners finding their pace to helping seasoned runners smash their next PB.

Location: LeisureFit Booragoon

Hourly Rate: $48.98 to $62.68 + 11.5% super

Position Type: Casual

What you’ll be doing:

Delivering structured running sessions to both Junior and Adult participants as part of the LeisureFit Athletic Program

Assisting in the design and development of running-based programs that support various fitness levels and goals

Creating a positive, inclusive, and inspiring training environment

Encouraging safe participation and correct running techniques to reduce risk and improve performance

Promoting the LeisureFit Athletics Program, including run-specific content for social media

Liaising with internal teams and community partners around all things running and fitness

Monitoring equipment and safety standards, reporting any issues promptly

Assisting with admin tasks linked to the program and tracking participant progress

Using First Aid and CPR skills when required, as part of maintaining a safe training environment

What you’ll need:

Essential:

Current Applied First Aid Certificate

Current CPR Certificate

Working With Children Check

Coaching badge or relevant experience in Running

Strong communication and customer service skills

Confidence running sessions independently and collaboratively

Desirable:

Development Coach Accreditation (e.g. with Athletics Australia or TriathlonWA)

Experience coaching groups in running (track or road)

Ability to adapt training for different ages and abilities

Knowledge of safe training practices and fitness equipment

Austswim qualification (if cross-training is offered)

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Tom Gibbins, Supervisor Fitness Programs on 08 9364 0817.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

Be part of an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for creating diverse, accessible, and welcoming workspaces

Free Membership to our LeisureFit Centres

Free On-Site Parking

6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave + 2 Weeks Return To Work Leave*

2 additional days of Annual Leave + Purchased Annual Leave options - take up to 10 weeks off per year*

Superannuation package co-contribution up to 15%*

Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Options*

Structured and supportive professional development, and study assistance programs*

Access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends

*Conditions apply. Please reach out for more information.

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.