About the role

Immerse yourself in an exciting leadership role at one of our City of Swan, Swan Active facilities.
We are on the lookout for a vibrant and customer service focused professional who has a passion for the community sport to join our team and fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the Sports Program Supervisor.

This unique opportunity will allow you to showcase your experience, skills and innovation as we work together to reconnect our community, to fall in love with their new facility.

Reporting to the Leisure Centre Coordinator, the Sports Program Supervisor will be instrumental in Swan Active’s development and growth of our multi-disciplinary programs which include sports competitions, coaching programs and community initiatives all while delivering an exceptional front line delivery service to customers of all ages and abilities who require information and/or access to the Centre. In addition, the position requires a positive, energetic and innovative leader that has a passion for community and making a difference to people’s lives that will attend a highly valued community asset.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Ability to lead, train and supervise an extensive sports program team
• Coordinate and supervise the organisation, implementation and supervision of adult and youth programs & competitions in a safe environment whilst observing safe working practices and ensuring the health and safety and wellbeing of all users.
• Develop, interpret and evaluate sports rules, bylaws and centre entry conditions.
• Foster effective and genuine relationships with customers by helping people to connect with one another.
• To supervise or undertake equipment set up and pack downs according to the programme of activities. (This will involve lifting or moving of medium weight equipment).

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $81,628.92 to $96,391.46 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Joe Skehan directly on 9207 8515 or Sarah Manson directly on 9207 8508

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on 9267 9039

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Sunday 13 July 2025 5PM AWST

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.