About the role

We are seeking expressions of interest for casual umpire roles to work across our Swan Active Social Sports Competitions.

These roles will be based at Swan Active Midland, and we may also have positions at our Beechboro location too.

We are looking for energetic and proactive individuals, who are passionate about sport, with experience umpiring or coaching sport (Basketball, Netball, Indoor Volleyball, Indoor Soccer) to join our dynamic Swan Active team.

Our umpires and coaches will play a crucial role in all our programs and competitions and will be committed to providing excellent customer service to all participants, emphasising fun, enjoyment, and participation.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Umpire/Officiate sporting programs as set out by the sporting governing body and Centre’s by-laws.
• Communicate and engage with teams, players, and parents/caregivers respectfully and support with delivering a high-quality customer experience.
• Ensure all games and/or coaching programs commence at the published time.
• Ensure all score sheets/player attendance are completed and participants/teams have paid the appropriate game fee.
• Complete any basic administrational duties such as incident/injury reports.
• Assist in the development of other umpiring/coaching staff where requested.
• Ensure the courts are clean, safe and prepared for programs and packed down at completion.
• Ensure the programs and games are coached/umpired/officiated with the safety of yourself and other players in mind.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Umpiring or coaching experience (desirable)
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.

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

About working with us

The hourly rate for this position will be from $15.50 (under 17 years old) to $28.19 (plus 25% casual loading) depending on the age of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• 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 Sarah East directly on (08) 9207 8986

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: Wednesday 13 August 2015 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.