Sports and Activities Assistant

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• Casual (hourly rate inclusive of 20% Casual loading)
• Level 1 $23.38 - $36.96 per hour dependant on age and experience
• Vacancy 087/2026

The opportunity

The City of Mandurah is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Sports and Activities Assistant to support the delivery of a range of children’s and family programs. This role is ideal for energetic individuals who enjoy working with children and engaging with the community in a fun, active environment.

As a Sports and Activities Assistant, you will support Program Instructors across a variety of activities and special programs and events, including gymnastics programs, birthday parties, program wind‑ups and roller discos

 You will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for all participants while always delivering high-quality customer service.

In this role, you will:

• Assist Program Instructors with the delivery of programs and events
• Provide a safe, effective and enjoyable class and event environment
• Assist with the set up and pack up of equipment, spaces and resources for programs, activities and events in accordance with established procedures
• Encourage positive participation from children and parents
• Demonstrate and assist with program activities and equipment use
• Supervise groups or individuals during activities
• Monitor participant abilities and provide appropriate support
• Provide safety advice to minimise risk and respond to incidents as required
• Deliver excellent customer service and present a positive, professional image
• Render first aid when required
• Comply with all City of Mandurah policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A good level of physical fitness
• Previous experience in the provision of children’s or adult’s leisure, sport and recreation activities and programs is desirable, however no previous experience is required for Level 1
• Availability to work split shifts morning /afternoons
• A passion for working and engaging with children aged up to 12 years
• Organisational and time management skills
• Current National Police Clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• Senior First Aid Certificate

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

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Nykita Sullivan on (08) 9550 3***.

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment page.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:
- Sports and Activities Assistant (Level 1) - Position Description.pdf