At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sports programs, develop athlete skills, and promote community participation in sports.
- Company: Edge Fit, a vibrant community-focused gym in Stanmore.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of $82,000 plus superannuation and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community sports and athlete development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young athletes' lives while enjoying the thrill of sports.
- Qualifications: Diploma in sports or 3 years relevant experience; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82000 - 82000 $ per year.
Edge Fit Stanmore supports community sport in the inner west of Sydney and requires a Sports Development Officer. Our studios and rooms are available to members for training classes, and our gym facilities are suitable for strength and conditioning, athlete skills development and training, and the support of injured athletes through modified exercise, recovery and mobility sessions.
We require a Sports Development Officer to promote sports and skills development, oversee the participation of young people, design and support programs that develop athlete performance, and the enjoyment of sport and physical activity with a focus on football and other team sports. Our gym is a sponsor of the Leichhardt Saints Football Club.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and coordinate structured sports development and participation programs for individuals, teams, groups and prospective school/community participants.
- Assess participant development and identify opportunities for young participants to progress into appropriate training, competition and performance programs in Sydney.
- Plan and coordinate team development sessions, group programs, workshops, community sporting activities and school-based initiatives.
- Liaise with schools, coaches, trainers and community stakeholders to establish and deliver sports participation and development programs.
- Develop and oversee football athlete development pathways from introductory and beginner programs through to intermediate, advanced and competitive football.
- Develop sports and physical activity initiatives aimed at increasing participation and improving participants' sporting skills and performance in football.
- Connect with local communities, sports organisations and schools to build partnerships, advise teachers and coaches, conduct coaching clinics and training camps.
- Design training exercises to improve skills and conditioning of participants, and for athlete injury recovery.
- Mentor participants and design programs to develop athlete psychology.
- Coach and mentor participants as part of structured sports development programs, analysing performance and providing guidance to improve sporting abilities.
- Gather information to increase our understanding of community sport and recreational issues in our area.
- Ensure sports development activities and programs comply with applicable sporting standards, child-safety requirements, workplace health and safety obligations, organisational policies, and industry requirements.
- Recruit, coordinate, supervise and support program assistants involved in the delivery of our sport development programs.
Qualification & experience
- A Diploma or higher qualification in sport, recreation, sports coaching, sports development, exercise science, sport and exercise psychology or a related field, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of a formal qualification.
- At least 1 years' relevant experience in performance training, fitness coaching, sports development, sports program coordination, or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering and/or developing structured football programs, individual and group training or sports development programs for participants with varying abilities and performance goals.
- Experience working with junior or representative football development programs, schools, adult programs and/or community sporting programs.
- Experience with programme design, football-specific conditioning, group coaching, strength testing and athlete monitoring.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A current Working with Children Check or eligibility to obtain one.
Applications open on 8 October 2026 and close on 7 November 2026. Please send your CV to [email]. Please include the job role title in your email.
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