About the role
In this role, you will be working at our Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre. This casual Leisure Services Officer role provides you with the opportunity to share your passion, skills and experience in either gymnastics or soccer coaching the younger members of our community aged between 2.5 years to 12 years.

Work type: Casual
Classification: Band 2 Casual LSO - $40.58 p/h inc casual loading

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide tuition and guidance to participants during the scheduled sessions.
• Set-up and pack-up of equipment for each session.
• Coordinate and run both the warm up and cool down sessions with participants.
• Manage and apply first aid to participants where required.
• Assist in the development of session plans, as required.

About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience as a gymnastics or soccer coach, and a willingness to complete coaching accreditation. You will enjoy working with children and be confident in liaising with a diverse range of people.

Essential Experience:

• Understanding of the principles of coaching children, keeping them engaged and managing group settings.
• Good communication skills enough to effectively communicate orally and in writing with participants, families, Council employees and members of the public.
• Be willing to undergo a national police check, medical and functional assessment.
• Working with Children’s Check, First Aid / CPR, and relevant coaching accreditation.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Tammy Morphet | Health Wellness and Stadium Specialist | TMorphet@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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