Stadium Sports Team Leader - RecWest Braybrook

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About the Centre

RecWest Braybrook is a vibrant community recreation and sports centre located in Melbourne’s west. The centre provides a welcoming and inclusive space where people of all ages and abilities can come together to play sport, stay active, and connect with their community.

The facility features a multi-court indoor stadium that hosts a wide range of sports including basketball, netball, futsal, and pickleball, along with school sport programs, social competitions, and community events. RecWest Braybrook also supports junior development programs, inclusive sport initiatives, and casual court hire for local groups and organisations.

In addition to stadium activities, the centre includes a café and community spaces that create a lively and social environment for members, participants, and visitors.

RecWest Braybrook is committed to promoting active lifestyles, community connection, and accessible sport and recreation opportunities for the growing and diverse communities of Melbourne’s west.

About the Role

The Team Leader is responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive, and high-quality sport and recreation programs at RecWest Braybrook. The role involves planning, coordinating, and leading stadium-based activities that promote participation, skill development, and community connection.

They facilitate programs for children, young people, schools, and community groups, focusing on coaching, leading sessions, and creating a supportive environment for all abilities. Key duties include scheduling programs, preparing sessions, setting up equipment, and ensuring activities are safe and engaging.

The role also builds partnerships with schools, clubs, and community organisations, contributing to program growth and creating more opportunities for community participation.

This is a part-time position (20 hours/week) and the hourly rate is $32.34 + Super & Y Benefits. This role requires evening work and occasional weekends.

About You

• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills are essential in this role, as the Team Leader will regularly engage with participants, families, community partners and centre staff.
• Someone who is proactive, energetic and passionate about helping people develop confidence, skills and a lifelong connection to sport and physical activity.
• Exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading programs, coaching participants and making a positive impact in a community-focused recreation centre.

Essential Qualification

• First Aid
• CPR
• Customer service or program delivery experience
• Leadership experience
• Sport and Recreation and/or Facility Operations experience

At the Y Victoria, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, Working with Children Check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

Benefits

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

How to Apply

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