Regional Athlete Pathways Lead - Part-Time

FedUni Westvic Academy of Sport; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Impact on regional sport

Flexible part-time schedule

Job summary

FedUni Westvic Academy of Sport in Ballarat, Victoria, is seeking a Talent Pathways Program Lead to coordinate high-quality performance, wellbeing and pathway initiatives for regional athletes. The role reports to the CEO and focuses on athlete experiences, development programs and partnerships across Western Victoria.

The position combines athlete development, program leadership, stakeholder engagement and business development, offering a flexible part-time arrangement and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Qualification in Sport Management, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Business or a related field.
• Experience in program coordination, athlete development or sport administration.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Demonstrates a positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Understanding of athlete wellbeing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate athlete access to strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition and physiotherapy services.
• Manage athlete bookings, attendance records and development tracking.
• Coordinate fitness testing and athlete screening programs.
• Support the delivery of WVAS athlete programs.
• Assist coaches with scheduling, administration and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate facilities, equipment and program logistics.
• Coordinate athlete education workshops and guest presenters.
• Deliver initiatives focused on wellbeing, recovery, nutrition and performance.
• Promote safe sport and child-safe environments.
• Coordinate athlete applications, selections and onboarding.
• Manage athlete registrations and induction processes.
• Share athlete success stories and support social media content.
• Assist in delivering camps, workshops, showcase events and awards programs.
• Coordinate stakeholder communications and event logistics.
• Maintain positive relationships with sporting organisations, schools, local government, sponsors and community partners.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team coordination

Sport administration

Education

Sport Management / Exercise Science / Physical Education / Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

FedUni Westvic Academy of Sport in Ballarat, Victoria, is seeking a Talent Pathways Program Lead to coordinate high-quality performance, wellbeing and pathway initiatives for regional athletes. The role reports to the CEO and focuses on athlete experiences, development programs and partnerships across Western Victoria.

The position combines athlete development, program leadership, stakeholder engagement and business development, offering a flexible part-time arrangement and opportunities to