Sports Development Officer

What people in this role do:

• Develop sport and recreation programs, services and initiatives which address equity, social justice and community issues and coordinate the delivery of these programs
• Manage the finances of approved programs and special projects and give organisational support to school or clubs
• Collect information to increase understanding of community sport and recreation activities
• Pass on information from sporting bodies to sport teachers and coaches
• Conduct coaching clinics and training camps and develop training exercises to improve sporting skills
• Coach for competitions and scout for talent
• Organise competitions and arrange venues
• Ensure the maintenance of sports grounds, courts and venues.

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Excellent observation and organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Sound problem-solving and negotiation skills
• A love of sport
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for a minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: private recreational and sporting bodies, government departments and community organisations
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

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