National Programs Events And Operations Coordinator

It is an exciting time for Tennis in Australia. Through our Game On Strategy, we have ambitious plans to continue to grow the game from grassroots through to high performance. Our Participation team is transforming how we deliver tennis, with the aim of more people playing more often, regardless of how, where or what format they play. To help us achieve our plans we are looking for a National Programs Events and Operations Coordinator to join our team!

About the role

Reporting to the Events & Operations Lead, the National Programs Events and Operations Coordinator will be responsible for driving the planning, promotion and execution of year round activations and events to engage more children, youth and adults to play. Collaborating across a number of internal and Member Association teams, the position will play a significant role in the Australian Open and Summer of Tennis events to ensure patrons on site are able to pick up a racquet and sample tennis while connecting to their local tennis club for ongoing participation.

In this role you will:

• Lead and align the AO onsite activations and events with national program and GameOn strategy priorities to attract, reward and retain participants of all ages.
• Oversee the integration of National Programs marketing, communications and promotions across the business.
• Establish a year-round calendar to drive activations and promotions with internal and Member Association teams to bring awareness to National Programs.
• Integrate, plan and execute on marketing, content and PR initiatives to celebrate National Programs and drive awareness.
• Oversee the effective administration of the Federal Government programs including the Sporting Schools initiative.
• Accurately store information and data to support program related decisions.

About you

What you will bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in Sport Management, Sports Coaching, Teaching, Education and Training or similar (essential)
• Ability to collaborate across internal departments and with multiple external stakeholders
• Project management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks and deliver to deadlines
• Knowledge of how programs can be successfully implemented and leveraged for schools, coaches and clubs
• Alignment with the Tennis values of Excellence, Humility, Collaboration and Imagination
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

What's to love

• Tickets to the Australian Open & Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena
• 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
• Salary packaging
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners