JOB OPPORTUNITY: YOUTH SERVICES, SPORT AND RECREATION COORDINATOR

• A unique opportunity in a stunning location!
• Subsidised housing available!
• Fantastic salary based on skills and experience!
• Six weeks annual leave!
  Are you passionate about sports, recreation, and community engagement? Do you have a strong leadership mindset and a dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of others? We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Youth Services, Sport and Recreation Coordinator at the Normanton and Karumba Sports and Aquatic Centres.
  This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a multi-faceted role that combines overseeing day-to-day operations of two thriving sports facilities, ensuring pool safety, and contributing to community-focused youth services.

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Working with Children Blue Card.
• Current C Class Driver’s License.
• Pool Lifeguard Certificate or the ability to obtain.
• Ability to gain knowledge of safety procedures and requirements for the storage of hazardous chemicals.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or the ability to obtain.
• Experience in working with young people, youth services or other agencies.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook to monitor and respond to emails.
• Must be team orientated, have a strong work ethic, and be open to new ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish rapport with members of the community and visitors.

• Leadership & Coordination: Oversee the operations of the Normanton, Karumba Sports and Aquatic Centre’s, ensuring smooth day-to-day running and providing leadership to a dedicated team. Deliver high-quality sporting, recreational, and leisure activities to the local community.
• Lifeguard & Safety: Oversee supervision of the pool areas to ensure the safety of all swimming patrons. Maintain the cleanliness and basic maintenance of the pool and its surroundings.
• Youth Services: Work with the Community Service Team and the Carpentaria community to implement the Carpentaria Youth Strategy. Play a key role in establishing the Youth Council and supporting activities at the Shire’s sports centre’s.
• Community Engagement: Support various community projects and events, assist with Council-led initiatives, and provide information and support to local groups and organisations.
• Marketing & Promotion: Utilise your skills in promoting sporting and recreational activities, ensuring maximum participation within the community.