Are you organised, adaptable and passionate about delivering exceptional sporting events?
Gymnastics NSW is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Gymnastics for All Events and Pathways Officer to join our Sport and Events Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse calendar of gymnastics events and programs while supporting participation and pathway initiatives within the Gymnastics for All community.
About the Role
As part of the Gymnastics NSW Sport and Events Team, you will play an important role in coordinating and delivering events, programs and initiatives that create positive experiences for athletes, clubs, volunteers and stakeholders across NSW.
While maintaining responsibility for key activities within the Gymnastics for All portfolio, you will also play an important role in supporting the planning, delivery and operation of events across multiple gymnastics disciplines as part of a collaborative events team.
This is a practical and varied role that combines event operations, stakeholder engagement, volunteer coordination and program administration.
No two days are the same. You may be coordinating event logistics, supporting committee activities, communicating with clubs, managing entries and registrations, leading event operations or assisting with the delivery of major championships and participation events.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver Gymnastics for All events, programs and initiatives.
- Support participation, pathway and performance activities within the Gymnastics for All portfolio.
- Contribute to the planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation of events across the broader Gymnastics NSW events calendar.
- Coordinate and support volunteers, technical officials, committees and event workforce personnel.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers and key stakeholders.
- Assist with event logistics, scheduling, registrations, communications, administration and reporting.
- Support gymsport committee activities, program initiatives and ongoing portfolio development.
- Undertake event-day operational duties, event leadership responsibilities and operational oversight for designated events as required.
- Contribute to the delivery of safe, enjoyable and professionally managed experiences for participants and stakeholders
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Has strong administration and communication skills.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced event environment.
- Is proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused.
- Builds positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Is willing to take a hands-on approach to event delivery and operations.
- Can confidently coordinate volunteers and support event workforce teams.
???????Knowledge of and/or experience in delivery of competitions and sport development programs will be highly regarded. Knowledge of gymnastics and/or experience within the sport industry will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Due to the nature of event delivery, flexibility is required to support events, competitions and programs which may occur outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required. Occasional regional and interstate travel may be required to support events and programs.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant experience in sport administration, event management, recreation, community sport or a related field.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Current Driver's Licence.
- Working with Children Check.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
Desirable
- Experience within gymnastics or a member-based sporting organisation.
- Experience coordinating events, competitions or participation programs.
- Tertiary qualifications in sport management, event management, business or a related discipline.
- Experience leading volunteers or committees.
Why Join Gymnastics NSW?
This is more than an administration role. At Gymnastics NSW, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to one of Australia's largest participation sports, supporting more than 60,000 registered athletes and over 200 affiliated clubs across New South Wales.
Working as part of a passionate and collaborative team, you'll help deliver events, programs and opportunities that engage athletes, clubs, coaches, judges and volunteers at every level of the sport. From participation festivals and community programs through to state championships and athlete pathways, you'll see the direct impact of your work across the gymnastics community.
You'll enjoy:
- Exposure to a broad range of sporting events, from grassroots participation programs through to state championships.
- Opportunities to contribute across multiple gymsports, events and organisational initiatives.
- A varied and rewarding role that combines event planning, stakeholder engagement and hands-on event delivery.
- Opportunities to develop your leadership, project management and event management skills.
- Working alongside passionate people who care deeply about sport and community.
- A collaborative team environment that values initiative, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Career development opportunities within sport, events and program management.
- The opportunity to build strong relationships with clubs, athletes, coaches, judges and volunteers across NSW.
- The satisfaction of making a genuine impact on participation, development and sporting experiences across the state.
- Being part of an organisation dedicated to growing participation and creating positive experiences for people of all ages and abilities.