Are you passionate about community recreation, aquatic education, and promoting active lifestyles? Do you want to make a meaningful impact by delivering inclusive recreational programs and engaging with the local community?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Recreation Officer to lead aquatic education and community recreation programs while supporting the day-to-day operations of the facility. Reporting to the Facility Manager, this leadership role is responsible for coordinating swim school operations, community engagement initiatives, recreational events, staff leadership, and operational compliance across the venue.

The Role

As the Recreation Officer, you will:

Lead and develop the swim school and recreation team to deliver exceptional customer service and high quality aquatic education programs
Coordinate community recreation initiatives including swim education, school programs, holiday activities, internal events, and community participation programs
Plan and oversee school carnivals, recreational race events, holiday intensives, and special community activities
Develop inclusive programs that support culturally and linguistically diverse communities, women, people with disabilities, and at-risk groups
Build strong relationships with local schools, councils, sporting groups, community organisations, and local businesses
Drive enrolments and participation growth through proactive community engagement, marketing initiatives, and relationship building
Manage swim school rosters, scheduling, staffing, and daily operational requirements
Support facility operations including supervision planning, stock management, pool plant operations, and program coordination
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, child protection obligations, and aquatic industry standards
Monitor program performance and contribute to operational reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively with the Facility Manager to support overall facility success and business objectives

About You

We welcome applicants who can demonstrate the ability to:

Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team in a fast paced recreation or aquatic environment
Coordinate aquatic, recreation, sporting, or community-based programs and events
Build strong relationships with customers, community groups, schools, councils, and internal stakeholders
Deliver high quality customer experiences while driving participation and enrolment growth
Manage competing operational priorities with strong organisation and time management skills
Demonstrate strong communication, problem solving, and decision making abilities
Foster inclusive, culturally safe, and community focused environments
Work collaboratively within a leadership team to achieve operational and business outcomes
Maintain a people first mindset focused on safety, service excellence, and community impact

Experience in aquatic, recreation, community sport, or leisure facility operations is highly regarded. Availability to work at least one day on the weekend is required.

Qualifications

All CVM employees must hold a valid Paid Blue Card.

You will also need to hold, or be willing to obtain and maintain, the following qualifications at your own cost. We can assist with enrolment and offer staff discounts:

Swim Teacher and Water Safety qualification
CPR certification
First Aid certification
Pool Lifeguard qualification
Recognised Pool Plant Operator qualification
Qualifications in Recreation, Sport Management or Business Management

Salary Range: $75,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation

Our Commitment to Safety

Child safety is paramount at CVM. We are unwavering in our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of every person who visits our facilities. We maintain a safe and comfortable learning environment, adhering strictly to all relevant policies and procedures.

Our proactive and preventative approach includes regular and extensive training and development, informed by our core values and our partnership with Child Safeguard, the leading independent child protection experts in our industry.