At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting sports competitions and community events at top leisure centres.
- Company: Join Glen Eira City Council, a supportive and inclusive local government.
- Benefits: Enjoy career progression, structured support, and meaningful work in a vibrant community.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to safety and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community health and engagement through innovative sports programs.
- Qualifications: Experience in sports management and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 $ per year.
Drive sport and recreation excellence across Glen Eira’s leading leisure centres. Are you a passionate leader in sport and leisure looking to take the next step in your career? Glen Eira Leisure is seeking a skilled team leader for our Sports and Leisure Programs to oversee competitions, events, and facility hire across three community-loved venues: Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre, Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool, and Caulfield Recreation Centre. This is your opportunity to join a high-performing team and lead programs that have a genuine impact on community health, engagement and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of sporting competitions, events and non-aquatic programs
- Manage staff rosters, referees, contractors and support teams
- Oversee stadium and court hire, ensuring excellent stakeholder relationships
- Drive operational excellence, safety, compliance and risk management
- Track budgets, manage invoices and provide performance reporting
About you:
- Experience in sports program management, event coordination, or leisure centre operations
- Strong people leadership, mentoring and customer service skills
- Comfortable with risk assessment, safety standards and compliance
- Working With Children Check, First Aid and CPR certification (or willing to obtain)
- Familiarity with local government, recreation, or membership-based facilities
Join a supportive, values-led organisation within local government. Lead programs at some of Melbourne’s most active community facilities. Enjoy career progression, structured support and meaningful work. Play a key role in developing innovative programs and shaping the future of local sport and recreation.
Applications close 11.55pm Monday 2nd June 2025. For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Libby Dewar, Programs Coordinator on 03 9575 7141 or email ldewar@geleisure.com.au.
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees. We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
Sports and Leisure Programs Team Leader employer: Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and values-driven work environment that prioritises community health and engagement. As a Sports and Leisure Programs Team Leader, you'll have the opportunity to lead innovative programs at some of Melbourne's most beloved leisure centres, with ample career progression and structured support for your professional growth. Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and making a meaningful impact in the local community.
