Umpire/Coach

About the role

We are seeking expressions of interest for casual umpire/Coach roles to work across our Swan Active Social Sports Competitions.

These roles will be based at Swan Active Midland, and we may also have positions at our Beechboro and Ellenbrook Sports Hub locations too.

We are looking for energetic and proactive individuals, who are passionate about sport, with experience umpiring or coaching sport (Basketball, Netball, Indoor Volleyball, Indoor Soccer) to join our dynamic Swan Active team.

Our umpires and coaches will play a crucial role in all our programs and competitions and will be committed to providing excellent customer                        

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Umpire/Officiate sporting programs as set out by the sporting governing body and Centre’s by-laws.
• Communicate and engage with teams, players, and parents/caregivers respectfully and support with delivering a high-quality customer experience.
• Ensure all games and/or coaching programs commence at the published time.
• Ensure all score sheets/player attendance are completed and participants/teams have paid the appropriate game fee.
• Complete any basic administrational duties such as incident/injury reports.
• Assist in the development of other umpiring/coaching staff where requested.
• Ensure the courts are clean, safe and prepared for programs and packed down at completion.
• Ensure the programs and games are coached/umpired/officiated with the safety of yourself and other players in mind.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• State exactly what you need
• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Umpiring or coaching experience (desirable)
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.

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

About working with us

The hourly rate for this position will be from $16.04 (under 17 years old) to $29.17 (plus 25% casual loading) depending on the age of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits, including

• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• 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: Friday 11 September 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.