Recreational Gymnastics Coordinator

Gymnastics Queensland (GQ) is excited to start the search for our next team member to undertake the position of Recreational Gymnastics Coordinator.

The Recreational Gymnastics Coordinator is tasked with increasing participation in Recreational Gymnastics within Queensland. This full-time position involves working closely with GQ’s member clubs and technical members, providing ongoing support through the development and implementation of strategies that ensure our sport continues to deliver fun, safe and educational Recreational Gymnastics opportunities that can accommodate all Queenslanders.

The position will be based at Gymnastics Queensland Head Office in the Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler.

Why join Gymnastics Queensland?

Gymnastics Queensland serves as the governing body for gymnastics in the state, boasting a membership of over 58,000, spread across 7 Gymsports and 123 clubs situated in 148 venues. This is an opportune moment for you to join us, as we set our sights on the upcoming Paris 2024 and Brisbane 2032 Olympics and our goal of 100,000 members by 2032.

At the core of GQ's mission is the vision that gymnastics is the foundation of movement for life.

Joining us now means becoming a part of an exciting phase in the sport, marked by a record-breaking number of members in 2023, a surge of new clubs expressing interest in affiliating with GQ and GQ celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2024.

GQ aims to be forward-thinking and progressive, providing an exciting and dynamic environment for individuals seeking to contribute to the development and growth of gymnastics within Queensland.

Who we are looking for:

You have a passion for growing participation within sport, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. As a highly motivated individual with natural organisational skills, you thrive with process driven tasks that require a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. You have the ability to meet deadlines and are at your best in a busy environment. You ideally possess experience or knowledge of Recreational Gymnastics or another sport and have strengths in providing a high level of customer service.

Here are some notable behaviours that set you apart:

• A collaborative and customer focused approach
• A can-do, solution focused approach to supporting the development and success of our gymnastics club’s recreational programs.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in the way you carry out your work
• A process driven mindset
• Hard working with the ability to meet deadlines 
• An ability to contribute to developing a high performing culture with GQ
• A passion for developing and support the growth of Recreational Gymnastics

Your key deliverables will require you to:

• Provide and maintain strong customer focus and a high-performing culture
• Coordinate and implement initiatives and activities to support and increase participation in Recreational Gymnastics in GQ member clubs throughout Queensland
• Conduct club visits to support and understand the needs and challenges of clubs whilst providing support to develop and grow club recreational programs
• Support clubs with the Coach Club Educator role ensuring they can successfully deliver on the job training for fundamentals coaches and develop the coaching workforce
• Build upon existing Recreational Gymnastics events and develop strategies to increase the number of Recreational Gymnastics events delivered within Queensland
• Promote GQ workshops, professional development sessions, GfA programs, events, accreditation and other activities to support and develop club recreational programs
• Maintain strong and supportive relationships with Gymnastics Australia, clubs, technical members, presenters and other key stakeholders.

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We Care

• We have the conversation
• We respect each other
• We are solutions focused
• We prioritise our purpose
• We take responsibility

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in sport or business and/or relevant experience in a related area  
• Experience or knowledge of Recreational Gymnastics (up to level 3) and gymnastics for all (GfA) programs
• Experience of working within a sport club environment or with a State/National Sporting Organisation
• Experience of establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships with key stakeholders to achieve mutually positive outcomes

Location & Hours

The position will be based at Gymnastics Queensland’s Head Office which is located at the Sleeman Sports Complex, Cnr. Old Cleveland & Tilley Roads Chandler, Brisbane, QLD. Free parking is available on site.

Working hours and days can be negotiated to meet the needs of the applicant and the organisation. The nature of the position may require weekend work at times throughout the year.  

Mandatory Requirements

• Current drivers licence and vehicle 
• Must hold a valid Blue Card

Remuneration

Dependent upon skill level and experience. At the time of applying, applicants are encouraged to outline their remuneration expectations. 

Child safe statement

Gymnastics Queensland is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Gymnastics Queensland is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all Children that are involved in our sport. Our policies and procedures seek to address risks to child safety and to establish a child safe culture and practices.