Community Sports Development Officer

Placements24; Canterbury; Presencial; NZD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative working environment

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Community Sports Development Officer to promote participation in sports across the local community in Welkom and surrounding areas. You will develop, implement, and coordinate programs, forging partnerships with schools, clubs, and organisations to improve access to sporting opportunities.

The role focuses on underserved groups and aims to foster health, wellbeing, and social cohesion through sport, with a supportive team environment and opportunities for

Qualificações

• Experience in sports development, community engagement, or event management.
• Strong understanding of the principles of sports coaching and physical activity promotion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse community groups.
• Proven ability to manage projects and budgets effectively.
• A passion for sport and its role in community development.
• A relevant qualification in sports science, community development, or a related field is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and manage a range of community sports programs and events to encourage participation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local schools, sports clubs, community groups, and government bodies.
• Identify opportunities to increase sports participation, particularly among youth, women, and people with disabilities.
• Secure funding and resources through grant applications and sponsorships to support program delivery.
• Promote sports programs and encourage community engagement through various communication channels.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, providing reports on outcomes and impact.

Conhecimentos

Sports development

Community engagement

Event management

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Project management

Sports coaching knowledge

Formação académica

Sports science or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Community Sports Development Officer to join their team in Welkom . This role focuses on promoting participation in sports and physical activities across the local community, particularly among underserved groups. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating community sports programs, forging partnerships with local schools, clubs, and organizations, and facilitating access to sporting opportunities. The ideal candidate is passionate about sport's power to foster health, well-being, and social cohesion, and thrives on engaging with diverse community members to create positive change, working within a supportive framework dedicated to enriching local life through sport.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage a range of community sports programs and events to encourage participation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local schools, sports clubs, community groups, and government bodies.
• Identify opportunities to increase sports participation, particularly among youth, women, and people with disabilities.
• Secure funding and resources through grant applications and sponsorships to support program delivery.
• Promote sports programs and encourage community engagement through various communication channels.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, providing reports on outcomes and impact.

Requirements

• Experience in sports development, community engagement, or event management.
• Strong understanding of the principles of sports coaching and physical activity promotion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse community groups.
• Proven ability to manage projects and budgets effectively.
• A passion for sport and its role in community development.
• A relevant qualification in sports science, community development, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference in the community through sport.
• Professional development opportunities in community engagement and sports management.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Contribute to initiatives promoting health and social inclusion in Welkom .