Programs Supervisor

About State Sport Centres: 

Are you ready to be a crucial part of the dynamic world of State Sport Centres? We are the heartbeat of premier multi-sport facilities in Victoria, dedicated to fostering peak performance, unlocking potential, and delivering world-class events. State Sport Centres are more than just facilities; we're the driving force behind sports enthusiasts reaching new heights and where children’s program thrives in world-class environments. We exist to fuel passion, inspire excellence, and contribute to the well-being of the Victorian community.  Join the team that transforms the sports landscape and shapes the future of young athletes, and creates a legacy of excitement, engagement, and inspiration.  

The Role: 

The Children’s Programs Supervisors create safe experiences for children of all ages. Their role is to coordinate, assist and ensure the children’s program team deliver programs which result in a positive experience and an environment where all parents, guardians and teachers feel comfortable when leaving children in the care of our staff.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include: 

• Ensure SSCT program aligns with vision, values, and purpose for positive child and guardian experiences across business units 
• Enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for children's activities to maintain safety and compliance 
• Supervise activities, ensuring duty of care for all children 
• Promote inclusive participation and provide alternate activities where possible 
• Implement health and safety measures during sessions, including warm-ups, drills, games, and cool-downs 
• Handle incidents, injuries, and equipment failures, providing alternatives as needed 
• Communicate positively with children, guardians, and staff 
• Enforce health and safety rules outlined in SOPs 
• Train and support staff for consistency in procedures 
• Perform minor administrative tasks for program management 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

• Pool Lifeguard Certificate  
• CPR certificate 
• Current First Aid certificate 
• Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace  
• First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis  
• Valid Working with Children's Check 
• Ability to lead a high standard of varied activities 
• Innovative ideas  
• Communication skills, both verbal and written  

Why is this a great place to work? 

You will love working at Melbourne Sports Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why: 

• Great staff benefits including free parking, performance gym membership, discounts on SSC food & beverage, retail outlets and complimentary court hire for casual bookings across the stadiums 
• Family and friends’ discounts on performance gym membership 
• Discounts on holiday programs and creche for financial dependents 
• Flexible working hours 
• This role challenges you to develop key skills like team management, communication, program planning, and conflict resolution, while making a meaningful impact on children and families 
• We have a fantastic team of people who are great to work with 
• Our mission is to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best. That is a rewarding thing to be a part of 
• You'll be immersed in an environment with elite athletes, supporting top-tier sports and world-class events while you work 

How to apply: 

We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying. For further information please contact Nimita Alphonse, Talent Acquisition Advisor – nimitaa@ssct.com.au 

SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.