Kids Programs Supervisor – Safe, Engaging Activities

State Sport Centres Trust VICTORIA MSAC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State Sport Centres Trust VICTORIA MSAC in Melbourne seeks a Programs Supervisor to lead high-quality children's programs at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. You will coordinate staff, ensure safety and inclusion, and enhance customer experience across activities, warm-ups, drills, games and cool-downs.

The role emphasizes child safety, staff guidance, and continuous program improvement, with daily engagement of elite and community participants in a vibrant sports environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate engaging children's activities to a high standard.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, schools and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and commitment to safety.
• Proven leadership, collaboration and problem-solving capabilities.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee).
• Current Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivering quality children's programs that create positive experiences for participants.
• Coordinating and supporting program staff to ensure consistent delivery of activities and compliance with operating procedures.
• Ensuring all activities are conducted in a safe environment, with a strong focus on child safety and supervision.
• Encouraging participation and inclusion by adapting activities to suit the needs of all children where appropriate.
• Planning and delivering activities including warm-ups, drills, games and cool-downs that promote health, safety and enjoyment.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, guardians, teachers and colleagues through enthusiastic and professional communication.
• Responding to and reporting incidents, injuries and equipment issues while maintaining a safe environment for participants.
• Providing training, guidance and support to new and existing team members to maintain service quality and compliance standards.
• Completing administrative duties and contributing to the continual improvement of programs and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Victorian Working with Children Check

Pool Lifeguard Qualification

First Aid & CPR Certification

Job description

State Sport Centres Trust VICTORIA MSAC in Melbourne seeks a Programs Supervisor to lead high-quality children's programs at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. You will coordinate staff, ensure safety and inclusion, and enhance customer experience across activities, warm-ups, drills, games and cool-downs.

The role emphasizes child safety, staff guidance, and continuous program improvement, with daily engagement of elite and community participants in a vibrant sports environment.