Join the Team: Area Manager at Kelly Sports Victoria West!
Are you passionate about sports and making a real difference in the lives of children? Do you have the energy to lead a team and the drive to grow a community-focused sports program?
Kelly Sports Victoria West is looking for an energetic, organised, and motivated Area Manager to join our North-Western Region team.
THE TERRITORY
While our office is based in Brunswick West on Melville Road, this role requires managing programs across North-Western Melbourne. This includes (but not limited to): Melton, Deer Park, Sunshine, St Albans, Williamstown, Essendon, Footscray, Ascot Vale, Maribyrnong, Coolaroo, Tullamarine, Glenroy, Greenvale, Lalor, Bundoora, Mill Park, Epping, Mernda, and Wallan.
At Kelly Sports Victoria West, we don't just teach sports; we inspire a lifelong love of physical activity. You will be working in a dynamic, active world, leveraging sports coaching to promote healthy well-being and positive development for kids. We are looking for an energetic, organised, and motivated Area Manager to join our North-Western Region team and help us deliver high-quality programs that kids love.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As our Area Manager, you are the heartbeat of our operations across schools, childcare centres, holiday programs, events and community hubs in the North-Western Region. This isn't just a desk job—it's a dynamic role where you'll coach a range of programs for children aged 1.5 to 12 years, facilitate sporting events, manage logistics, support our talented coaching team, and build lasting relationships with our community partners. You'll use your initiative to ensure every session meets our high standards, and when needed, you'll jump onto the field yourself to show everyone how it's done!
This position is specifically for an extremely high-quality coach. The role involves a balance of hands-on coaching sessions and critical administrative duties, business development, and mentoring/leading the team. You must be the best coach on our team—a leader whose skills, energy, and professionalism set the standard for others to learn from.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Bring Programs to Life
- Oversee the exciting delivery of sports programs, ensuring every child has a fantastic experience.
- Empower our Coaches by providing them with the schedules and resources they need to shine.
- Lead and coordinate our high-quality events, including activations at Flemington and various country racing event venues, ensuring top-tier engagement and operational excellence.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver our high-energy school holiday programs, ensuring they are fun, safe, and engaging for children aged 1.5 to 12 years.
- Be the expert on the ground—monitoring quality and driving continuous improvement.
- Provide feedback on program effectiveness and suggest improvements based on observations and participant feedback.
Inspire Through Delivery
- Lead high-energy sessions that get kids moving and having fun.
- Create inclusive environments where every child feels like a champion.
- Adhere to Kelly Sports' safety standards and guidelines during program delivery.
Champion Child Safety
- Be a guardian of well-being, ensuring a safe and supportive space for all participants.
- Adhere to Kelly Sports' child protection policies, including mandatory reporting requirements.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries and professional behaviour when interacting with children.
Connect and Grow
- Build strong, positive partnerships with schools, community leaders, and childcare providers.
- Act as a compelling brand ambassador and communicator with the "sales" mindset needed to proactively engage pre-schools, kindergartens, and primary schools to secure and "lock in" new program partnerships.
- Proactively identify new business opportunities to expand our reach, promoting our offerings to potential new clients.
Support the Team
- Manage rosters and schedules to keep our operations running smoothly.
- Recruit, train, develop, and induct new coaches, while actively mentoring and upskilling our existing team to maintain our high service standards.
- Drive proactive business development to identify new opportunities.
- Manage administrative duties effectively to support operations.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Skills and Experience
- A passion for sports and a contagious energy for physical activity!
- A background in coaching, teaching, or childcare.
- Strong leadership and the ability to manage time and people effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for connecting with kids, parents, and schools.
- Current WWCC, First Aid/CPR (HLTAID012), and Mandatory National Child Safe Training/Accreditation.
- Reliable transport to travel throughout the North-Western Region.
- Marketing skills and experience are highly desirable to help us advertise, promote, and grow our offerings.
WHY JOIN US?
- Be part of a supportive and passionate team dedicated to youth health.
- Dynamic work environment with room for professional growth.
- Make a meaningful impact on the North-Western community every day!
- This role involves travel to various sites across North-Western Melbourne. A travel allowance is provided in accordance with the Fitness Industry Award.
- Be part of a major, national franchise organization with extensive reach across Australia, making a significant impact in the kids' sport and physical activity sector.
- Benefit from an unparalleled support network: you will be mentored not only by your local franchisee but also by a community of other Area Managers across Victoria and interstate, providing you with a wealth of shared knowledge and collaborative growth opportunities.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- Company uniform
- A work phone
- A work laptop
- A company credit card
- Professional development courses
- Continuous training
- Comprehensive preparation for one day running your own business (if desired)
- Working in a dynamic, active world through sports coaching and healthy well-being.
YOUR CAREER PATHWAY
We are looking for exceptional individuals who are ready for a new challenge and eager to grow. Whether you are a high-quality professional looking to advance your career or someone with a long-term goal of running your own sports business, this role is designed to help you excel.
We provide a comprehensive learning environment where you will be paid to gain essential skills in business development, leadership, and operations.
For those with aspirations to become a Kelly Sports franchisee, this role is a purpose-built stepping stone offering hands-on experience in a franchise setup, and such candidates are of extremely high interest. Equally, we welcome highly qualified professionals seeking a rewarding new challenge where you can grow as a leader and make a lasting impact. We are committed to supporting your professional development, no matter your long-term career path.
HOW TO APPLY
We are looking to move relatively quickly for this role and would ideally like the successful candidate to start no later than Aug 10, 2026. An earlier start is desirable.
Ready to kick off your career with us? To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing why you're the perfect fit for the Kelly Sports team to our recruitment portal. We can't wait to meet you!
Pay: $73,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Travel reimbursement
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
