Sports Development Officer

JOB OVERVIEW

Promotes sports (Swimming) & skills development and will oversee the participation of young people and other special groups within Swimming. This person will develop programs for the participation of young people & special groups and overseen by the company Director and will assist in the delivery/ Instruction of programs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leading aquatic participation initiatives to strengthen community engagement and promote longterm involvement in swimming and water safety activities.

• Planning and delivering swimming and aquatic development initiatives to increase community participation in swimming, aquatic activities, and water safety programs.

• Developing and maintaining partnerships with schools, sporting organisations, and community groups to encourage inclusion and broaden community participation.

• Coordinating school swimming and water safety initiatives in collaboration with local schools, community organisations, and stakeholders.

• Implementing participant engagement and retention strategies to sustain participation in aquatic activities and development programs.

• Designing and implementing structured learn-to-swim, squad development, and aquatic progression pathways supporting participants from beginner to competitive levels.

• Identifying talent development opportunities and supporting progression into advanced and competitive swimming pathways.

• Coordinating aquatic events, competitions, and community engagement activities to increase program visibility and community involvement.

• Coordinating the delivery and administration of swimming activities conducted by qualified instructors across multiple age groups and ability levels.

• Monitoring participant outcomes, swimmer progression, and overall program effectiveness to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Managing program reporting, attendance records, participation data, and performance metrics for operational and strategic review.

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development of swim instructors and aquatic staff.

• Promoting water safety awareness and best practices within the community.

• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS), NT aquatic safety regulations, child safety requirements, and organisational policies.

• Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and positive aquatic environment for participants, staff, and community members.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Sports Development, Sport and Recreation, Physical Education, Business, Management, or a related field

• At least one year of relevant full-time work experience in sports development, aquatic operations, recreation coordination, or a related field

• Demonstrated experience coordinating sports, recreation, or community participation programs

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build relationships within the community

• Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting staff and instructors

• Organisational, administrative, and reporting skills

• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and risk management practices within sporting or aquatic environments

• Current First Aid, Working with Children and CPR certification (preferred)

• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment

Salary $79,000-$85,000 + 12% Superannuation