Organisation: Wheelchair Sports NSW ACT

• Title: Sports Officer (Sydney Metro & Illawarra)
• Location: Sydney (Putney)
• Type: Paid - Part Time

About Us

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT is a charity and was formed in 1961. The Mission of Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT is to change the lives of people with a disability through participation in sport. We have four core values:

• Dignity - we believe everyone has great value
• Tenacity - we fight fiercely for inclusions
• Resilience - we get up and go everyday
• Camaraderie - we are in this together

Hours

22.5 hours. Salary Position – Daytime, evening and weekend work required

Summary of the role

The Sydney Metro & Illawarra Sport Officer is responsible for delivering programs to members in Sydney Metro across the athlete development journey; AWARE, TRY, PLAY and EXCEL. The Sydney Metro & Illawarra Sport Officer designs, organises and delivers these programs while assisting the Head of Sport and the rest of the Sports team to deliver large scale events.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and develop strong and healthy relationships with schools, universities, rehab facilities, hospitals and all other potential member verticals.
• Work closely with venues to ensure bookings are in place for the calendar year.
• Attend occasional trainings to assist new participants to get involved.
• Manage the equipment loan program for Sydney Metro members to borrow sports chairs to take home.
• Help service existing relationships with partners and sponsors.
• Lead and deliver memorable events for members.
• Provide sound financial management and control over each event as per budget provided.
• Ensure the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Live Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT values.

Background/Experience

• Able to demonstrate success in program delivery and management.
• Experience in coaching/leading sporting events.
• Involvement in a sports orientated organisation.
• Knowledge and/or experience in marketing and public relations.
• Sound understanding and ability to apply computer applications, such as the Microsoft Office suite of products.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication and active listening.
• Initiative and self motivation.
• Ability to manage high workloads and meet deadlines within specific time frames.

Educational/Vocation Qualifications

• Qualifications (or equivalent experience) in Sports Administration, Business or Education is desirable.
• Experience working in the sport industry is advantageous.

Included

• A fully serviced car
• Opportunity to salary package

For more information or to apply, please email your resume and cover letter to David Krantz davidk@wsnsw.org.au.