NSW Athletics is the state governing body for athletics in New South Wales, delivering a unified and fully integrated athletics system across community participation, school sport, competition, and performance pathways. Formed through a partnership between Athletics NSW (ANSW) and Little Athletics NSW (LANSW), NSW Athletics now delivers the first single, unified athletics offering in NSW in over 60 years, providing more than 50,000 registered members and participants access to a connected and high-quality athletics experience across more than 220 affiliated clubs and centres statewide.
NSW Athletics is currently experiencing a period of strong growth and momentum, driven by increased participation, expanded competition pathways, and a shared commitment to placing athletes, participants, and clubs at the centre of everything we do. Our integrated operating model brings together four key Functional Areas; Corporate Services, Community, Sport Delivery, and Performance & Pathways, working as one organisation with clear accountability and a consistent member experience across the state.
In addition, NSW Schools Athletics forms a key pillar of the NSW Athletics model, strengthening the connection between school sport and community athletics. Through partnerships with schools, teachers and education stakeholders, NSW Schools Athletics supports participation opportunities for more than one million students annually while helping create clearer pathways into clubs, competitions and lifelong involvement in the sport.
Reporting directly to the Sport Manager - Competition, the Sport Coordinator - Competition provides day-to-day support to help deliver NSW Athletics competitions and events. This includes assisting with competition scheduling, event administration, venue and equipment requirements, customer service and support for Zone and Region Championship pathways.
The role contributes to delivering safe, professionally managed and participant-focused competitions that provide positive experiences for athletes, clubs, officials, schools and the broader athletics community.
As the Sport Coordinator - Competition, you will be responsible for the following key functions:
1. Event Operations & Planning Support
- Support the Sport Manager - Competition with competition schedules, event grids, timetabling, run sheets and other event planning materials.
- Assist with event preparation, including venue requirements, field of play equipment, signage, contractors, and event day set-up.
- Provide event day support and help resolve operational issues and escalating more complex matters to the Sport Manager - Competition.
2. Competition & Event Administration
- Assist with setting up and maintaining competitions and events in RevSport and related event systems.
- Prepare and send clear competition and event information to athletes, clubs, coaches, officials, and other stakeholders.
- Support event administration, including entries, refunds, eligibility checks, event information, and post-event reporting.
- Help ensure event systems are accurate, up to date, and used consistently.
3. Zone and Region Support
- Support Zone Coordinators with the planning, administration, and delivery of Zone and Region Championships.
- Assist with templates, timelines, communications, resources, and basic reporting for Zones and Regions.
- Representing the Sport Delivery team, work with staff and Development Officers to help provide consistent support to Zones and Regions.
4. Customer Service & Communication
- Provide friendly and helpful customer service to athletes, coaches, officials, clubs, parents, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
- Respond to event and competition enquiries in a timely and professional manner, and ask for support when needed.
5. Compliance & Improvement
- Follow NSW Athletics policies, procedures, competition rules, and event standards.
- Assist with post-event reviews, debriefs, reporting, and improvement actions.
- Help ensure events are delivered safely and in line with child safeguarding and integrity requirements.
6. Team Collaboration & General Support
- Work with the Sport Delivery team and other functional areas during busy periods and major events.
- Assist casual staff, volunteers, officials, and event personnel with practical event tasks.
- Provide general administration and logistical support to the Sport Delivery team.
- Undertake other duties as directed, consistent with the role.
A full Position Description is attached below and for further information, please visit: nswathletics.org.au/about/work-for-us
