It's an exciting time for tennis in Australia and we have ambitious plans to continue to grow the game from grassroots through to high performance. We are transforming how we deliver tennis, with the aim of making it more accessible, to more people, more often. To help us achieve our plan we are looking for a Tennis Development Officer to join our team at Tennis NSW and contribute to the growth of tennis.
Reporting into the Regional Tennis Manager - Metro Sydney, in this role you will:
Support clubs to attract government funding for maintenance and upgrade of tennis assets
Collaborate with the Regional Tennis Manger to ensure regional venues strategy is aligned to the national strategy
Develop positive relationships with club and association stakeholders within the region to influence, adopt and drive change
Support the development, implementation and monitoring of club action plans covering management/governance, coaching/programs, competitions, and facility development
Provide advice and influence schools to adopt national programs and participate in competition structures
Educate clubs on the importance of marketing and its impact on the club, tennis and consumers
About you
What you will bring to the role:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to evoke the cooperation of stakeholders across a wide range of organisations including volunteers, coaches, associations, and Local Government Agencies
Demonstrated ability to influence change and drive behaviour of stakeholders towards a common goal
An understanding of sports administration, ideally gleaned through volunteer experience in club or association level community sport
Understanding of the tennis environment and the various stakeholders it engages
A current driver's licence and current first aid certificate
You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
What's in it for you?
Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program
Flexible working practices & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
Tools of the trade - vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
Apply online at Sportspeople, here (applications close 18 May 2023)
