Position Title: Education Coordinator & Event Support

Reports to: General Manager - Gymnastics Development

Location: Marion Leisure and Fitness Centre, 228 Oaklands Rd, Morphettville SA 5043

Remuneration: Sporting Organisations Award 2020 – Clerical and Administration Grade 3-4 (dependent on experience)

Applications close: 9am Monday 14 July 2025

About Gymnastics South Australia

At Gymnastics South Australia (GSA), we are more than just a sporting organisation—we are a vibrant community dedicated to empowering future leaders, promoting inclusivity, and delivering excellence across all levels of gymnastics. We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented professional to join our team as Education Coordinator & Event Support. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of gymnastics in South Australia. Reporting to the General Manager - Gymnastics Development, you will play a key role in the planning and delivery of coach and judge education, while also providing essential support across a range of events.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and ready to grow within an ambitious and supportive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Overview

This dual-focused role plays a central part in shaping and delivering educational experiences for coaches, judges, and clubs, while also providing practical support to ensure the successful delivery of events. Reporting to the General Manager - Gymnastics Development, this role directly contributes to personal development.

Key Responsibilities

· Grow and educate our workforce (paid and voluntary) through development and engagement strategies aligned with Gymnastics Australia requirements.

· Support the implementation of professional development pathways for coaches, judges, and club personnel.

· Maintain current records of accreditations and assist members in accessing training and education.

· Facilitate ongoing improvement through feedback and engagement with participants and presenters.

· Perform general administrative event duties including scheduling, data entry, document preparation, and internal/external communication.

· Coordinate planning and on-ground delivery of gymnastics events and competitions.

Aims and Deliverables

Pathways Pillar

Aim: To grow and educate the workforce (paid and voluntary) by implementing development and engagement strategies and delivering events that enhance community engagement, support pathways, and promote gymnastics for all.

· Increase the coaching workforce by targeting and promoting fundamental coaching accreditations (particularly in the 14–18-year-old category).

· Increase the number of qualified judges by promoting and facilitating judge workshops and courses across all gymsports.

· Provide professional development for current members through one face-to-face congress per gymsport annually and a Youth Leadership Day.

· Increase the number of Presenters, Assessors, and Club Coach Educators.

Connect Pillar

Aim: To engage with clubs, members, and the community to tailor support and services that enhance their experience and development within gymnastics.

· Provide relevant professional development support to clubs.

· Facilitate quarterly Youth Advisory 'drop-in' sessions.

· Collaborate to ensure marketing tools are in place to support athlete, club, and member experience based on feedback and metrics.

About You

· Qualifications or experience in education, sport management, or a related field.

· Sound understanding of gymnastics (or willingness to learn), especially coach and judge education.

· Proven ability to plan and deliver structured training programs and events.

· Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

· Organised, collaborative, and able to work independently.

· Committed to inclusivity, equity, and child safety.

Work Hours & Requirements

Flexibility is required for weekend events, after-hours work, and travel across South Australia. Preferred work hours (negotiable for the right candidate):

· Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

· Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

· Thursday: 12:15 PM - 5:00 PM

· Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

· Weekend work required (weekly hours will be reduced to cater for this)

Why Join Us?

At Gymnastics South Australia, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of the sport and grow within a supportive and ambitious organisation. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, take ownership of key responsibilities, and contribute directly to member experience and workforce development.

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to help others grow, inspire future leaders, and make a lasting impact on the gymnastics community in South Australia.