Blacktown City Council

Program Host (Aquatic and Leisure Centres) – Casual

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Our Key Venues section oversees all of our aquatic and leisure centres. We deliver first-class activity and program choice, we promote Blacktown City as the leader in sport, recreation and leisure and we give every visitor and customer a safe and memorable experience. Our values are teamwork, customer focus, innovation and commitment to safety.

We are looking for enthusiastic and fun-loving individuals who share a commitment and passion for sport and leisure to join our Key Venues team as a Program Host.

Program Hosts are required at Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope and Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton to deliver exceptional children's programming at these venues. Expressions of Interest are being sought for enthusiastic individuals to apply to join the team at the venue of your choice.

Position purpose:

Program Hosts are responsible for delivering activities, programs, parties and competitions in a safe and enjoyable manner to attract the maximum participation level. If you are a big kid at heart, you would be perfect as a Program Host!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Current CPR Certificate
• Current First Aid
• Excellent customer service
• Excellent oral communication
• Current Working with Children Check.

Desirable:

• Water Safety Awareness Module e.g. Perform Basic Water Rescues (PBWR) or equivalent (Wet side only)
• Current driver's licence
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Availability to work flexible working hours.

Child Protection Laws in NSW require Council to conduct checking and screening of recommended applicants.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this role starts at $27.6463 per hour plus 25% casual loading
• Penalty rates apply for weekend shifts 
• Trainee rates apply for applicants under 19 years of age
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child-related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

APPLY NOW USING OUR FAST, EASY TO USE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS: 

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 20 September 2024, 11.59 pm

Contact officer:       Katie Welch on 8869 9000

Internal ref:             Casual