Sports Coordinator

Theuniversityofauckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Career development courses

Flexible employment practices

Onsite childcare

Parking

Leisure and recreation services

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a full-time Sports Coordinator to support the wellbeing of students. Reporting to the Sports Team Leader, you will oversee delivery of university tournaments, leagues, programmes and events, including major championships and sailing/marine sports, and assist with travel for representative teams.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours pw), fixed-term position for 8 months, with remuneration of $63,600 - $79,300 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience in sport programming and event management.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of sport tournaments, leagues, programmes and events.
• Manage budgets, travel arrangements, staffing and logistics for national events.
• Advise on opportunities to develop and plan sport delivery; project manage events.

Skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Enthusiasm for sport

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification

Job description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are currently seeking a full-time Sports Coordinator to play a key role in the wellbeing of our students.

Reporting to the Sports Team Leader, our Sports Coordinators oversee all elements related to the successful delivery of University sports tournaments, leagues, programmes and events. Current portfolios include our Interfaculty Sports Championships, UNIM8S Social Sports Leagues, Inter-residential tournaments, sailing and other marine sports, University sporting clubs development and key sporting events including The Great Waka Ama Race and University Metrogaine.

Sports Coordinators also provide support in managing our University of Auckland representative teams and assisting with their travel and arrangements to compete in the University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand National Championship events.

Key accountabilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee all elements related to the successful delivery of a sport tournament/programme including but not limited to, planning, marketing, registrations, venues, draws, officials, health and safety, prizes and communicating results.
• Oversee some elements of the University's participation in national inter-tertiary tournaments and events including but not limited to managing budgets, travel arrangements, staffing and logistics.
• Advise the Sports Team Leader on various aspects of sport delivery including opportunities to develop, process improvements and annual planning.
• Project manage and deliver sports events, programmes and services as required.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours pw), fixed term position for 8 months.

The remuneration is $63,600 - $79,300 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

About you | He kōrero mōu

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree or a relevant tertiary qualification
• Relevant experience and knowledge of sport and recreation programming, delivery and sport event management
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm and passion for the sport and recreation industry.

Preferred:

• Refereeing, coaching or team management skills
• Sports delivery experience in the Tertiary sector preferred
• Outstanding communication skills and pride yourself on delivering the highest level of service to our students.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Five weeks' annual leave per annum.
• Over 300 different career development courses.
• Flexible employment practices
• Discounted, onsite childcare, parking and various leisure and recreation services.

For more information on the benefits of working here, see our Staff Benefits page.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF + , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz