South East Softball Community Activator

The Auckland Softball Association Incorporated; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auckland Softball Association Incorporated is seeking an energetic Community Activator to lead on-the-ground softball programs in South East Auckland, engaging tamariki and rangatahi and connecting schools, clubs, and whānau.

You will deliver skill clinics, form partnerships, and embed wellbeing education while coordinating regional events and volunteer coaching development. This 12-month fixed-term role offers rolling interviews and ongoing community impact.

Qualifications

• Youth mentoring passion
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders
• Solid grasp of fundamental movement skills; coaching certs bonus
• Highly organised with logistics and admin skills
• Valid full driver’s licence and reliable transport

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, engaging skill clinics and modified games in targeted schools, including high-deprivation areas
• Build partnerships with schools, clubs, whānau and community groups to grow participation outside school hours
• Embed health, active lifestyle and wellbeing education into coaching to build teamwork and leadership
• Manage on-the-ground logistics for intra-school competitions, zone programmes and regional events
• Host regional coaching clinics and workshops to upskill local volunteer coaches and teachers

Job description

The Auckland Softball Association Incorporated View all jobs

Ready to make a real difference in your community? We are looking for an energetic and passionate South East Softball Community Activator to help tamariki and rangatahi build lifelong connections, confidence, and wellbeing through the power of softball. This is an active, on-the-ground role where you will be the face of grassroots softball in South East Auckland. You will be out in the community delivering hands-on programs, mentoring youth, and building sustainable pathways that connect schools, clubs, and whānau.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver fun, engaging, and culturally responsive skill clinics and modified game formats in targeted schools, including high-deprivation areas
• Form meaningful partnerships with schools, clubs, whānau, and community groups to grow participation outside of traditional school hours
• Act as a positive role model, embedding basic health, active lifestyle, and wellbeing education into your coaching to build teamwork and leadership
• Take charge of the on-the-ground logistics and execution for intra-school competitions, zone programmes, and regional promotional events
• Host regional coaching clinics and one-day workshops to support and upskill local volunteer coaches and teachers

About you

• You have a genuine passion for youth mentoring, sports development, or community activation, and you thrive working with diverse communities
• You possess excellent communication skills and can easily relate to everyone from tamariki and whānau to school principals, club secretaries, and local boards
• You have a solid grasp of fundamental movement skills (relevant coaching certifications are a bonus)
• You are highly organised, capable of managing daily equipment logistics and administration, and remain calm and decisive under pressure
• You have a valid full driver's licence and reliable transport for your daily school and club visits

About us

Auckland Softball is dedicated to growing the game at the grassroots level, ensuring our sport is inclusive and accessible for everyone in our community. We deliver pathways and programs that connect clubs and schools, driving sustainable participation, youth development, and a lifelong love for the game across the region.

We reserve the right to fill this role by the end of the application process as we will have rolling interviews as we progress.

NB: This role is 12 months fixed term with a view to extend based on secured funds.