Programs Officer

Ready to turn your passion for sport and recreation into a fun, flexible job?

Join us as a Casual Programs Officer at the Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre (WSAC)

Casual | Flexible Hours | Community Impact | $35.84 per hour + super (includes 25% casual loading)

We’re looking for energetic, people-focused team players to help bring our programs to life at WSAC — Wangaratta’s vibrant hub for sport, swimming, fitness and fun!

As a Casual Programs Officer, you’ll help deliver fun, engaging programs that get the community moving — from social sport to kids’ activities and everything in between.

At WSAC, you’ll support a variety of recreational programs including Active Kids pre-school sessions, social sport, gymnastics support, birthday parties, and school sessions. Your passion for sport and active recreation will shine as you work alongside the Programs Team Leader to create more opportunities for the community to get involved, stay active, and have fun.

With daytime, evening, and weekend shifts available, this role offers the flexibility to fit your lifestyle while making a real impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Creating fun, engaging experiences for people of all ages
• Supporting program delivery in our pool, stadium, and activity spaces
• Running Active Kids sessions, social sports, school programs and more
• Making birthday parties exciting and memorable
• Ensuring safe, inclusive and welcoming environments for all participants

What you bring:

• A love for sport, movement and helping others enjoy being active
• A positive attitude and great people skills — especially with kids and families
• The ability to think on your feet and work well in a team
• Reliability, initiative, and a big dose of energy!

Minimum qualifications: 

• HLTAID003 Provide first aid (able to be obtained with support upon employment)
• HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (able to be obtained with supportupon employment)
• Pool Lifeguard (able to be obtained with support upon employment)
• Working with Children Check
• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory Police Check

Desirable Qualifications:

• Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or equivalent
• Diploma in sports, leisure or recreation management or other relevant discipline

Why you’ll love working at WSAC:

• Flexible casual shifts that work around your life
• A fun, supportive and energetic team
• A role where you make a real difference every shift
• The chance to grow your skills in the sport and leisure industry

Ready to be part of something active, positive and community-driven?

Apply now to join the WSAC team as a Casual Programs Officer and bring your energy to where it matters most.

For further enquiries about this position should be directed to Kirsty Branagan - Aquatic & Health Programs Coordinator on [email protected]. 

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 9 February 2026.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.