Sports Development Officer
Job Description
Sports development officers promote sports and coordinate the participation of young people in sport.
Duties and Tasks
Sports development officers may perform the following tasks:
- develop and coordinate the delivery of sport and recreation programs, services and initiatives to address equity, social justice and community issues
- assist in the administration of grant programs and the gathering of information to increase the understanding of community sport and recreational issues
- give organisational support to schools or clubs
- manage the finances of approved programs and projects
- advise teachers and coaches, conduct coaching clinics and training camps, and give out information and materials from sporting bodies
- develop training exercises to improve skills
- act as a coach for individuals or teams in competitions
- act as a talent scout for clubs
- schedule competitions and arrange and allocate venues
- oversee the maintenance of sports grounds, courts and venues
Personal Requirements
- good powers of observation
- good organisational skills
- attention to detail and accuracy
- problem-solving and negotiation skills
- a strong interest in sport and recreation
- good written and oral communication skills
- good interpersonal skills and able to interact effectively with a diverse range of people
- prepared to travel and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends