Team Leader, Youth & Community Recreation

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley; Derby; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Cultural Enrichment

Natural Beauty

Community Spirit

Personal Growth

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Up to 7% Council-Matching Super Conrib

Novated Leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Pool Entry

Job summary

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is seeking a Team Leader Recreation to oversee the Derby Youth Centre and community recreation programs. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily operations and work with local schools, clubs and groups to deliver engaging programs that strengthen community ties.

Reporting to the Manager Community Development, you will ensure services are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with community needs, while fostering participation and positive youth engagement

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in youth services, community recreation, sport or community development.
• Demonstrated experience supervising employees, coordinating rosters and leading service delivery.
• Experience developing, planning and delivering youth activities, recreation programs and community events.
• Sound understanding of child-safe practices, youth engagement and safeguarding requirements.
• Strong organizational, administrative, written communication and problem-solving capability.
• Knowledge of WHS obligations, event risk management and local government compliance.
• Experience contributing to funding applications or funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Derby Youth Centre operations and supervise staff.
• Plan workloads and deliver engaging youth and recreation programs.
• Coordinate events, sports activities and community programs with stakeholders.

Skills

Youth services

Staff supervision

Program delivery

Child-safe practices

WHS knowledge

Funding applications

Education

Community development degree

Pool Operations Certificate

Job description

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is seeking a Team Leader Recreation to oversee the Derby Youth Centre and community recreation programs. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily operations and work with local schools, clubs and groups to deliver engaging programs that strengthen community ties.

Reporting to the Manager Community Development, you will ensure services are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with community needs, while fostering participation and positive youth engagement