The primary objective of the Sport Development Coordinator is to facilitate the growth and development of Boccia at a grassroots level. This role will implement strategies and programs that promote participation, talent identification and athlete development. 

Key Accountabilities

Participation Development

• Understand the key drivers and focus areas of the BA Participation Strategy and ensure state based alignment for mutual outcomes
• Develop and implement a State based participation plan that aligns with the BA Participation Strategy outcomes
• Represent and deliver Boccia at multi-sport events, school sport inclusion days and come & try activations
• Connect with external organisations for the promotion of boccia and support the delivery of new programs within their structure and/or facilities
• Initiate and follow up with participants and refer players to current programs/clubs or create new programs where there is capacity (player numbers) to do so
• Work closely with coaches (and other specialised staff) on best practice/delivery of boccia
• Create and maintain database of new participants 

Sport Development

• Innovate with new methods of awareness and promotion of Boccia
• Identify and build new relationships with external organisations to collaborate on opportunities to promote and deliver Boccia
• Support coaches, provide resources, assist with facilitating the program implementation
• Provide articles and images for BA newsletter for promotion of boccia in your State
• Explore and apply for State based grant opportunities

Event Support and Delivery including Camps

• Implement and assist with the implementation of new program/club based competitions (intra-program/club competition)
• Support the delivery of State based Titles as required
• Support the organisation and delivery of state based camps