Team Leader Sport and Recreation

City of Tea Tree Gully; South Australia; On-site; AUD 91,908 - 98,028; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in South Australia is looking for a Team Leader Sport and Recreation. This full-time position, fixed-term until October 2027, involves managing a team and administering recreation and sports programs. The successful candidate will need strong leadership capabilities, experience in a recreation center, and relevant qualifications such as a Diploma in Recreation Management. Salary ranges from A$91,908 to A$98,028 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in recreation centre setting.
• Hold a Working With Children Check.
• Provide First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Recreation Support Officers.
• Generate sporting fixtures and manage bookings.
• Resolve sports related customer inquiries and complaints.
• Assist day-to-day operations of the centre.

Skills

Strong leadership capabilities

Ability to plan, prioritise and meet competing deadlines

Sound knowledge of sport and recreation centre nuances

Initiative and problem solving

Ability to work independently

Education

Diploma in Recreation Management or Social Science

Job description

Join to apply for the Team Leader Sport and Recreation role at City of Tea Tree Gully

City of Tea Tree Gully provided pay range

This range is provided by City of Tea Tree Gully. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$91,908.00/yr - A$98,028.00/yr

The Health and Recreation Team are seeking an applicant for the role of Team Leader Sport and Recreation. This role reports to the Facility Manager Recreation. This role is responsible for day-to-day administration of council's recreation, sports and arts related programs and services. This involves actively maintaining the retention of sports teams, the administration and oversight of sports officials, recreation programs, promotion and marketing and assisting with the review and implementation of policies, plans and strategies related to sport and recreation management.

• Leading a small team of Recreation Support Officers to ensure the smooth delivery of sports programs and associated services
• Lead generating sporting fixtures and recreation programs and taking bookings for recreation and arts programs and events
• Lead the resolution of sports related customer enquiries, complaints and requests
• Assist with the day-to-day office administration and operations of the centre including customer service, programs and sports development

The Team Leader Sport and Recreation will play a key role in facilitating, maintaining and further enhancing these areas, ensuring alignment with Councils management operating framework. The position involves working collaboratively across teams, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and supporting effective leadership, communication and reporting.

Team Leader Sport and Recreation Position Description

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity to October 2027.

We are seeking applications from those who can demonstrate:

• Strong leadership capabilities
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet competing deadlines
• Sound knowledge of sport and recreation centre nuances
• Initiative, problem solving capability and the ability to work independently
• Hold a Working With Children Check
• Provide First Aid Certificate
• Diploma in Recreation Management, Social Science, or other relevant demonstrated experience
• Experience in a recreation centre setting

This is an excellent full-time, fixed-term opportunity to October 2027 to contribute to health and recreation outcomes within the community.

Salary Range is between $91,908 - $98,028 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

If this position sounds like it's for you, please submit an application outlining your relevant skills, experience and suitability by 5pm Sunday 11 January 2026.

For a confidential discussion or any questions please contact Jenny Szabo at [e-mail] or Rick Gower at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative
• Government Administration