Trainee Sport Department Assistant

ABOUT THE ROLE

AFL SportsReady currently has an exciting position available for someone wanting to pursue a career in the Sports & Recreation industry.

As the successful applicant, you will:
• Be employed by AFL SportsReady.
• Work on-site with Somerset College
• Study for an accredited qualification: Certificate III in Sport and Recreation

Applicants are encourage to apply through the below link: 

___https://aflsportsready.com.au/jobs-board/trainee-sports-department-assistant-mudgeeraba/

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WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH US?

Our Traineeships are the best way to fast-track your career. We will provide you with the real skills and experience needed to succeed when first starting your career.

As the successful applicant, you will:
• GET PAID: Earn while you learn (National Training Wage)
• GET EXPERIENCE: Real work-place experience with Somerset College
• GET EDUCATED: Combine work with education and study for a fully funded qualification
• GET NETWORKED: Build a network of key industry contacts
• GET SUPPORTED: Dedicated AFL SportsReady staff members (Field Officers and Educators) will support you every step of the way
• GET INTO UNI: Direct entry and course credit to one of our University partners (Conditions apply, visit University partners for details)
• GET A HEAD START: Experience + Education + Networks

If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you will also receive one-on-one mentoring support and networking

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with staff/coaches, referees, students and parents.
• Assist in weekly co-ordination of APS Sport- match scheduling, buses bookings, score collation, etc.
• Assist on practice days- rolls/attendance checks, equipment, coaches.
• Assist on game days- facility set-up, equipment, referees, coaches, photography/video and editing.
• Maintain student database and monitor student involvement and absences.
• Assist with carnival squads: Swimming, Cross-Country, Athletics.
• Assist with Hinterland nominations and South Coast Sport.
• Provide opportunities for coaching PD.
• Assist in securing officials/coaches for all sports.
• Assist with contingency plans – wet weather.
• Assist in event management (carnivals, seminars, sports assemblies, sports awards dinner, special sports dinners, Founders’ Day, etc.), including use of “Meet Manager” software.
• Organise lunchtime activities (eg. 3 on 3 basketball, soccer competitions, etc.)
• Assist in ordering, maintenance and preparation of equipment and uniforms.
• Assist in co-ordination and preparation of facilities.
• Research into better practices and software (student records, carnivals, etc.)- innovate.
• Maintenance/updating of WH&S records.
• Promotional work: photography/video & editing, bulletin, newsletter, portal, pinboards, screens.
• Personal PD in refereeing and/or coaching.
• Coach and/or referee selected sports in Junior/Senior School.
• Drive school vehicles to move equipment.
• General office duties as required.
• Other duties as directed by the Director of Sport.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Drivers Licence
• Must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident
• Strong communication skills
• Great organisational skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Capacity to problem-solve
• Attention to detail
• Working with Children Check

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SALARY

As the successful candidate, you will receive:

$25,000-$40,000 plus 11% Superannuation

• National Training Wage Award
• Fully Funded Qualification

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OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have:

• Drivers License
• Working With Children Check

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Applications for this position will close:

Tuesday 2nd April 2024 (9:00am)

All applications must include:

• A Cover Letter
• A Resume
• Application Details
• Position Details
• Job Specific Requirements
• Previous Employment
• About your time at school
• Previous Education
• Skills
• Referees