Sports Development Officer

We are seeking full-time Sports Development officer to join our team. You will be responsible for:

• Delivering tennis coaching, training, and instruction to players, with a focus on technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance development
• Designing and implementing match strategies, including shot selection patterns, point construction, and opponent analysis
• Motivating players and supervising on-court and off-court training sessions, drills, and match practice
• Assisting in the identification and recruitment of tennis players, and coordinating with coaching and support staff to support player development pathways
• Organising player participation in tennis tournaments and competitions, including managing entries and scheduling commitments
• Promoting tennis participation, supporting junior development programs, and fostering engagement in the sport at grassroots and competitive levels
• Officiating at tennis matches where required, ensuring compliance with the rules of the game and fair play standards
• Coordinating tennis programs and activities, while liaising with referees, officials, and tournament organisers to ensure consistent interpretation and application of rules.

The positions will be a full-time position. 

Qualification requirement:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.

Experience alternative (if formal qualification is not held)

•  Minimum 3 years relevant work experience may substitute the formal qualification. 

Key Skills: 

• Program Planning
• Athlete Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Event Coordination
• Talent Identification
• Performance Analysis
• Coach Support
• Project Management
• Participation Growth
• Strategic Planning

Job performance goals:

• Increase participation rates
• Strengthen development pathways
• Run effective programs

Eligibility: 

• Applicants should have full-time work rights in Australia.