Full Time Sports Development Officer

Job Q; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Fit Stanmore seeks a full-time Sports Development Officer to promote sport participation and athlete development in Stanmore, NSW. You will design football-focused development pathways and collaborate with schools, clubs and local stakeholders to deliver structured programs.

The role emphasizes coaching, program design, participant progression and safety compliance, with a salary around $82,000 p.a. plus superannuation. Working with children checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering football programs and coaching to diverse participants.
• Strong ability to engage schools, clubs and community partners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate structured sport development and participation programs.
• Assess participant development and create progression paths in football and other activities.
• Plan team sessions, workshops, and school-based initiatives.
• Liaise with schools, coaches and community stakeholders to deliver programs.
• Design training to improve skills, conditioning and injury recovery.
• Mentor participants and monitor athlete psychology and performance.
• Recruit, supervise and support program assistants.

Skills

Football coaching

Youth development

Program development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or higher in sport or related field

Job description

#### Full Time Sports Development OfficerStanmore, NSW 2048Full Time#### Job descriptionEdge Fit162 Parramatta Rd, Stanmore NSW 2048Sports Development Officer – Full TimeSALARY $82,000 p.a. plus SuperannuationEdge Fit Stanmore supports community sport in the inner west of Sydney and require a Sports Development Officer. Our studios and rooms are available to members for training classes, and our gym facilities are suitable for strength and conditioning, athlete skills development and training, and the support of injured athletes through modified exercise, recovery and mobility sessions: see https://edgefit.com/stanmore/We require a Sports Development Officer to promote sports and skills development, oversee the participation of young people, design and support programs that develop athlete performance, and the enjoyment of sport and physical activity with a focus on football and other team sports. Our gym is a sponsor of the Leichhardt Saints Football Club.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Sports Development Officer will: • Develop, implement and coordinate structured sports development and participation programs for individuals, teams, groups and prospective school/community participants.• Assess participant development and identify opportunities for young participants to progress into appropriate training, competition and performance programs in Sydney.• Plan and coordinate team development sessions, group programs, workshops, community sporting activities and school-based initiatives.• Liaise with schools, coaches, trainers and community stakeholders to establish and deliver sports participation and development programs.• Develop and oversee football athlete development pathways from introductory and beginner programs through to intermediate, advanced and competitive football.• Develop sports and physical activity initiatives aimed at increasing participation and improving participants' sporting skills and performance in football.• On behalf of our business, connect with local communities, sports organisations and schools to build partnerships, advise teachers and coaches, conduct coaching clinics and training camps.• Design training exercises to improve skills and conditioning of participants, and for athlete injury recovery.• Mentor participants and design programs to develop athlete psychology.• Coach and mentor participants as part of structured sports development programs, analysing performance and providing guidance to improve sporting abilities.• Gather information to increase our understanding of community sport and recreational issues in our area. • Ensure sports development activities and programs comply with applicable sporting standards, child-safety requirements, workplace health and safety obligations, organisational policies, and industry requirements.• Recruit, coordinate, supervise and support program assistants involved in the delivery of our sport development programs.Qualification & experienceApplicants should have: • A Diploma or higher qualification in sport, recreation, sports coaching, sports development, exercise science, sport and exercise psychology or a related field, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of a formal qualification; • At least 1 years' relevant experience in performance training, fitness coaching, sports development, sports program coordination, or related experience; • Demonstrated experience delivering and/or developing structured football programs, individual and group training or sports development programs for participants with varying abilities and performance goals. • Experience working with junior or representative football development programs, schools, adult programs and/or community sporting programs. • Experience with programme design, football-specific conditioning, group coaching, strength testing and athlete monitoring. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • A current Working with Children Check or eligibility to obtain one will.How to apply:Applications open on 8 October 2026 and close on 7 November 2026.Please send your CV to . Please include the job role title in your email.