Game Development Officer
The full time position of Game Development Officer is responsible for the planning, promotion and delivery of the New South Wales Touch Football development and education programs for playing, coaching, refereeing and selecting within an assigned region of the State. This role features significant regional travel. It is a requirement of the role that the candidate undertakes regular and frequent travel (within NSW) to service and deliver the range of programs and services to grow the game.
Applications close 11pm Sunday 14 July. The role is immediate start with an ideal start date by 29 July. The successful candidate will hit the ground running in a provided and maintained company vehicle.
NSWTA supports gender equity and encourages female applicants to apply.
The position will service North West to Northern NSW, therefore NSWTA would encourage candidates who are regionally based in this area to apply as well as those whom may be based in Sydney.
The ideal candidate is someone who has community sport experience and is looking to progress their career in the community sports industry, specifically in Grass Roots sports development. This person has an understanding of the primary and secondary schools systems and excels in a school based setting.
If you are keen to grow the game and enhance the experience of touch football, please submit by 11pm on Sunday 14 July to State Participation Manager Rob Pidgeon via email [email protected] ;
- A cover letter addressing each of the 4 sections of the Selection Criteria listed on page 4 of the Position Description
- Your CV clearly outlining your experience in community sport development/community coaching
- Current references are also required
The application process may include a shortlist, phone interview and face to face interview with a pre-interview task.
Role is an immediate start (ideally by 29 July) and therefore consideration will be given to those who indicate as such.
NSWTA encourages Regional based applicants (specifically North West NSW and Northern NSW) and female applicants.
For further information please read the Position Description via sportspeople.com.au
Casual Touch Development Officer
The main role of the Touch Football Development Officer is to grow participation in Touch Football by delivering the First Try program to students within the parameters of their learning and expected program outcomes.
Aside from teaching the game of Touch Football, your other key role will be the provision of a fun and positive experience. We don’t anticipate that you will be able to teach these kids all the skills of the game in the limited time you have with them, but we do hope that you can provide an experience with them that ignites an enjoyment for the game and a desire to continue their participation after the completion of the program.
Requirements:
- 18 years old
- Current Working With Children Check – volunteer or professional
- Hold a minimum of an Sport Australia Community Coaching General Principles Certificate (however, a TFA coaching accreditation is recommended).
Payment start at $40 per session. Session length is 45mins – 60mins.
Travel is not included. Some regional areas may have specific funding from schools, on a case by case basis.
