Benefits

Free membership to on campus gym and pool

Generous leave provision (4 weeks annual leave + discretionary ex gratia days for University closures and holidays)

Flexible working arrangements

The organisation

The Griffith University Gold Coast (GUGC) Student Guild is an independent student association servicing all students currently enrolled at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. The Guild works closely with Griffith University and other key stakeholders to support the diverse community of approximately 16,000 students.

The Guild has three divisions: Student Services, Business Services, and Commercial Services led by the General Manager reporting to a Board of elected student representatives. Under the direction of the Board, the Guild’s purpose is to provide students with positive, relevant, and valued services that support them to achieve success in all aspects of their student life.

Student Services provide a range of support and enhancement initiatives across the areas of: heath and wellbeing, careers and employability, sport, welfare, academic support, student clubs, volunteer programs, and social events.

We are student life experts, and the student experience starts with us.

The role

The Sport Coordinator is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of student sport programs and activities. The Sport Coordinator is responsible for the Sport department that offers students a broad range of opportunities to participate in various sporting activities, catering to all levels of interest. By offering a well-rounded selection of programs, from social to competitive sports, this role ensures that every student has the opportunity to participate in activities that enrich their university life, help them stay active and support healthy movement.

Specific initiatives and services are subject to change with student and organisational demands however they currently involve the coordination of social sport competitions, intervarsity competitions, UniSport Nationals, on campus events, court hire and sporting facilities management, as well as supporting sporting student clubs.

Selection criteria

Essential:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Minimum 1-3 years experience working in a similar role

Experience managing and developing sport competitions across a variety of levels and formats.

Strong stakeholder management experience and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals, including culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrated ability to manage teams and employees

Demonstrated sound judgement, a pro-active nature and exceptional problem-solving skills which lead to a hands-on approach for events.

Demonstrated strong organisational skills, time management skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to respond efficiently to competing demands.

Desirable:

Experience working within the Higher Education Sector and an understanding of campus life relevant to our students.

People management and leadership experience.

Demonstrated experience engaging young people aged 18-25.

If this sounds like you and you want to make a meaningful contribution to the student experience at Griffith University Gold Coast, apply now.

How to apply
Please submit your application online (click ‘apply’) and ensure you include the following:

One to two page cover letter responding to the selection criteria and outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

The full position description is available here: https://shorturl.at/XpQNe

Current curriculum vitae/resume which should include:

Full name, address, telephone number and email address;

Details of education, professional training and qualifications;

Employment history, including current position;

Name and contact details of two references.

Please note that only applicants who provide their cover letter and resume as listed above will be considered for this role.

Application attachments should be saved as .doc, .docx or .pdf only. File names should be no more than 25 characters long and should include letters and numbers only.

Further information
Please direct all queries to Cameron Sherwood on (07) 5552 8714 or [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 20 July at 11.59pm

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date is dependent on the appointment of the role.