About the role

We have an amazing opportunity for a proactive, energetic and positive individual with a passion for community sport programs and competitions to join our Swan Active Midland Team on a permanent part time capacity working 30 hours per fortnight as a Sports Program Team Leader.

As the Sports Program Team Leader, you will be reporting to the Sports Program Supervisor. You will assist Swan Active’s development and growth of our multi-disciplinary programs, which include supervising social sports competitions (Netball, Basketball, Indoor Futsal etc), assist with coaching programs and delivering exceptional front line customer service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, who has a strong understanding of the sport and recreation industry trends, and can contribute positively to the Swan Active Sports team

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

- Provide high-quality customer service to people of all ages and abilities.
- Assist in the development and upskilling of coaching and umpiring staff.
- Assist in the promotion and enhancement of the centre’s sports programs, ensuring competitions are always at a high level of preparedness each week.
- Ability to have an on-floor presence to supervise staff, monitor programs, competitions, and bookings.
- Ensure that daily cleaning and maintenance procedures are adhered to, and the centre is maintained in accordance with the high standard of cleanliness and hygiene required.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

- Experience in the delivery of sport and coaching programs.
- Flexibility to work weekday and weekend early morning, midday and evening shifts.
- Experience in developing and delivering staff training programs.
- Proven ability to provide high quality customer service.




- Ability to use effective interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques in order to gain the cooperation of staff and customers.
- Experience in customer service to both internal and external customers through all communication mediums, including emails, in person and via phone.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current Senior First Aid.
- Current National Police Clearance.

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

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $70,882.61 to $76,908.40 per annum pro rata, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits, including

- Excellent leave entitlements, e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
- Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17 per cent
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
- Free parking options available
- Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work.

About the City

The City of Swan covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup, and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit,



combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting.

The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people, reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today, the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents was born overseas, and one in five speaks a language other than English at home.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community 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 more information about this position, please contact Sarah East directly at (08) •••• •986.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) •••• •039.

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: Sunday 8 November 2026 11pm 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.

📌 Sports Program Team Leader (Midland)
🏢 City of Swan
📍 Midland