Programs Supervisor - Children's Activities Lead

Melbourne Sports Centres; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

MSAC gym membership discounts

Employee assistance program

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) seeks a Programs Supervisor to lead, coordinate and oversee high-quality children’s programs at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. You will ensure safety, inclusion and an exceptional customer experience while supporting staff and improving program delivery.

You’ll report to the Programs Team Leader, supervise activities, maintain compliance, and contribute to ongoing program development and operations improvements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality children’s programs that create positive experiences for participants.
• Coordinate and support program staff to ensure consistent delivery of activities and compliance with procedures.
• Ensure activities are conducted in a safe environment with a focus on child safety and supervision.
• Encourage participation and inclusion by adapting activities to diverse needs.
• Plan and deliver warm-ups, drills, games and cool-downs promoting health and safety.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and teachers through professional communication.
• Respond to and report incidents, injuries and equipment issues.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to maintain service quality and compliance.
• Complete administrative duties and contribute to program and operations improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child safety

Program coordination

First aid

Education

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Working with Children Check

Tools

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

The State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) seeks a Programs Supervisor to lead, coordinate and oversee high-quality children’s programs at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. You will ensure safety, inclusion and an exceptional customer experience while supporting staff and improving program delivery.

You’ll report to the Programs Team Leader, supervise activities, maintain compliance, and contribute to ongoing program development and operations improvements.