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Description

This is a leadership role based in NSW primarily focused on the Australian Sailing (AS) / NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) program. The role will also have another function in either providing supplementary coaching to the program or supporting the national program in a coach development capacity.

The successful candidate will play a key part in managing AS’s partnership with NSWIS in working with coaches and AS/NSWIS staff to optimise the daily training, camps, and regatta environments for NSWIS athletes. This individual will also play a critical role in ensuring that Sailing’s performance pathway is visible to all key stakeholders in the pre-emerging areas (e.g., clubs, parents, and class associations). The role will also monitor and support the identification, confirmation, and progression of youth talent towards the performance pathway in NSW, promoting good practice athlete and coach development while ensuring the system can clearly demonstrate progression and areas for development.

Child Safety

Australian Sailing is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Principle Accountabilities

In alignment with the NSW State Sailing Pathway Program (SSPP) objectives and strategy, primary responsibilities of the NSW Program Lead include (but are not limited to):

• Lead the NSWIS SSPP planning, delivery, and monitoring/review of the NSWIS SSPP including:
  • Program planning, delivery and review aligned to AS strategy in collaboration with the PP Management Team and NSWIS.
  • Drive and monitor the development of NSW athletes demonstrating progression aligned to our athlete development framework .
  • Athlete selection, planning, inductions and monitoring (Campaign/IDPs) etc. – AST through to identified potential training partners as required.
  • Coaching planning, delivery, and development support aligned to IDPs while supporting succession planning (including contract coaches).
  • Collaborative SSSM delivery aligned to athlete development framework with regular reporting to foster integration and tracking of progression.
  • Budget, in collaboration with Performance Pathways Coordinator prepare, manage, and review the NSWIS program budget.
• Lead stakeholder management plan to support building and maintain relationships with, but not limited to the following stakeholders:
  • Our program partner NSWIS.
  • Work closely with the state pathways coordinator to identify and connect with key clubs in NSW.
  • Parents and athletes that demonstrate future potential SSPP inclusion.
  • AS GMs and program managers where required.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities, including regular progress reports and operational/logistics meetings with AS, NSWIS or performance pathways staff in the timelines required.
• Participate in regular AST and/or AS Performance Pathway Team Meetings via video conference and/or in person where required.
• Work with relevant Performance Pathway staff to produce and action an agreed professional development plan (IDP).
• Work closely with the state pathways coordinator to support agreed underpinning camps, key youth regattas and/or other initiatives, aimed at strengthening and developing the pathway toward performance programs e.g. Any #Nextgen activity
• Attend and actively participate in identified sailing initiatives across the state to aid athlete and coach development within the underpinning club and class association network and inform talent identification for future NSWIS SSPP selections.
• Adhere to AS/NSWIS values and behaviours while operating within their environment.
• Adhere AS/NSWIS policies and guidelines and report any breaches to relevant bodies.
• Support the maintenance of all supplied equipment to the NSWIS program.

Potential Role Inclusion:

• Provide on water coaching support for NSWIS SSPP athletes and training partners in the local training environments, scheduled training camps, and at major state and national regattas as per agreed plan, or
• Support the Performance Pathways Team in the provision of coach development to our performance pathway coaches aligned to our Next Level Coach Development Framework

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Coaching Accreditation
• First Aid Certificate
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Drivers Licence
• COVID-19 Certificate or proof of vaccination status or a medical clearance as per the Public Health Order

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Australian Sailing Coach Qualification
• NSW Boat Licence

Attachments

NSW Program Lead PD July 2022

Application Instruction

To apply for this role, please submit a one-page cover letter that addresses:

• Why you are the ideal person for the role
• How your attributes align with the required role attributes

Please send the cover letter along with a copy of your CV to:

Applications close 26th August 2022

Please note: Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed.

For more information, please contact:

Chris Tate, Head of People & Culture (02) 9170 6905

About the Organisation

Marine Rescue NSW (MRNSW) is an essential emergency service and protects the NSW community by providing marine search and rescue response, monitoring, responding to marine radio communications, and delivering safety education programs.

The heart of MRNSW is more than 3,000 active volunteer members, organised into 45 geographic units. We work with other emergency services, particularly the NSW Police Force, and promote boating and water safety through community events, education, and engagement activities.

About the Benefits

Marine Rescue NSW is made up of personnel who are motivated to give their time, energy, and service to their communities. As a high-profile position within a valuable state rescue service, you will have a significant opportunity to help promote and grow the organisation throughout NSW so that those Australians who love to spend time on the water stay safe on the water.

In return for your determination and leadership, you will receive a salary in line with the importance of this role, as well as access to relevant not-for-profit salary sacrificing options and additional benefits, including a laptop and mobile phone. We run on loyalty and dedication and promote internally as much as possible.

About the Opportunity

MRNSW now has an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Administration Officer to join their team based in Cronulla, New South Wales.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Fleet and liaising with Zone teams, the Fleet Administration Officer will work across the whole Marine Rescue organisation. This critical role will support MRNSW fleet operations by administering the systems around sourcing, and managing frontline rescue vessels and vehicles, ensuring they are fit for purpose. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that all vessels and vehicles comply with regulatory and policy requirements.

Some of your core duties include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting MRNSW fleet modernisation and vessel replacement programs
• Maintaining fleet and related asset databases and administrative activities
• Creating and implementing robust policy and procedures enabling rescue personnel to be supported in their roles
• Maintaining vessel and vehicle compliance and registration.
• Procurement, including vessel building and refurbishment contracts

To view the full position description, click here.

About You

With strong administration and communication skills, you will contribute effectively to relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including our valuable volunteers. Bringing extensive policy and procedure creation experience, you will understand the legislative and regulatory framework that MRNSW operates under and ensure compliance with these at all times.

We are looking for the following experience and qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in asset management, procurement or related fields;
• Experience in the management of fleet and associated assets;
• Procurement and administration experience;
• Project management, especially of complex asset-related projects; and
• Experience in maritime, emergency services, particularly with volunteer-based organisations.

Additionally, the successful candidate will possess a current Australian driver’s licence.

Do you love the boating industry, and want to be involved in an innovating and fast growing company where you can make your fortune? Sunliner Boats Australia imports and builds custom plate boats and RIBS for both the domestic and government markets. We have a fantastic position for a salesperson to be able to get a good base salary, but earn exceptional commissions from custom boat builds, as well as off the shelf boats. We have inquiries everyday, however the successful candidate will show experience and knowledge in most aspects of the boating industry, while being excited in growing a business that has substantially created fantastic business and marketing models, with well established relationships throughout the boating industry. Terms and conditions are negotiable, so if you are looking for a new career path that has fantastic potential please send us your resume.

View our web site at https://sunlinerboat.com.au/

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If you are looking for flexible hours, a team environment, and sharing your passion with visitors to our region this job is for you! We are seeking a bareboat briefer who is able to maintain charter boats and deliver exceptional service to our customers.

Duties include:

• Bareboat briefings

Required skills:

• Boating skills
• Local area knowledge
• Qld Recreational Boat Licence (or higher)
• Bareboat Briefers Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Professional approach to work and staff • An inclusive and tolerant approach to all team members and charter clients
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail • Confident manner
• Supportive of positive change in the workplace
• Willingness to work varied hours to meet the needs of turnarounds and charters
• Full driving licence is required (manual licence preferred)
• Present in a manner that upholds the image and reputation of Dream Yacht Charter
• Adhere to and ensure Charter Clients adhere to policies and procedures for both QYC/DYC and Coral Sea Marina|Resort

This job description outlines the scope and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be a complete list of duties.

Salary and Conditions will be discussed in the Interview

Contact:

Purpose of role

To work as part of a team to ensure that all QYC Vessels are maintained to the highest standard at all times.

Duties and responsibilities

Core objectives include:

• Liaise with Operations Manager and Dock Supervisor to follow day to day operational requirements
• Meet and greet charterers upon arrival and assist with luggage
• Undertake vessel checks reporting any issues
• Complete vessel repairs as needed
• Vessel preparation paying special attention to safety aspects
• Ensure a high standard of vessel presentation
• Minor gelcoat and fiberglass repairs
• Undertake preventative maintenance, or report as needed
• Slipping of vessels
• Undertaking Chase Calls as required
• Remove all dirty linen on return of vessel
• Remove all food and fridge items in accordance with the Leftover policy
• Maintain detailed records of works carried out
• Yacht deliveries to locations

Other duties

Fulfil other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/required.

• Ensure safe work practices at all times in accordance with QYC/DYC and OH&S Guidelines and Policy
• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment
• Adhere to all QYC/DYC and Marina Code of Conduct and Safety policies
• Radio operations and basic administration as required
• Maintain a clean and presentable appearance and wear a clean and current QYC/DYC Uniform and Hat as provided and in accordance with OH&S regulations.

Qualifications

• Possess a Coxswains license and GBRMPA Briefers ticket
• Have extensive knowledge in all aspects of boating, sailing, and marine/vessel maintenance

Additional Qualifications Preferred

• Coxswain / MED / Master 5
• Briefers Ticket / Radio License / Current First Aid

Experience

• It would be expected that the employee would have had similar experience in the marine industry and be confident in performing the duties listed above without supervision

Knowledge

• The employee will have the knowledge required to undertake the duties in a confident and efficient manner. It would be expected that the employee will be willing to undertake any additional training required to perform in the position

Skills & Competencies

• Customer service focused: possess good communication skills and have a friendly and professional manner when dealing with charterers
• Communication: the ability to communicate professionally and effectively within the team and with external colleagues and stakeholders
• Attention to detail: it is essential that all works carried out by the maintenance team is of the highest standard and special attention is given to producing a quality finish/outcome
• Teamwork: it is essential that the team work cohesively and are willing to share knowledge, assist and support others as required to ensure that a job is completed with the best possible outcome
• Time management/organisation: given the workload can have stringent time constraints it would be expected that the employee will have excellent time management and organisational skills and have the ability to be self-motivated.

Personal attributes

• Professional approach to your work and colleagues
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Proven organisational and time management skill
• Detailed orientated and work to high standard at all times
• Positive approach and willingness to adapt to change

Other

• Ability to work to a flexible roster
• Hold a current Australian Drivers Licence

This job description outlines the scope and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be a complete list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business. You will be expected to attend staff meetings and regular performance reviews and conduct regular performance reviews of your team. You will be expected to attend staff trainings.

Salary and Conditions will be discussed at time of Interview.

Contact:

Reporting to the National General Manager Club Support, the General Manager – Western Australia is primarily focused on providing efficient and effective support to affiliated Clubs and Class Associations in their State. This will be done via the successful delivery and implementation of Australian Sailing services and programs to ensure sustainable growth in club membership and participation, as well as club governance and operations. Where applicable, this will also involve the management of Club Support Officers.

Principle Accountabilities

The General Manager – Western Australia will have the following accountabilities:

• Lead, influence and manage:

  • Provide strong, effective leadership and direction to Australian Sailing stakeholders and the sport of sailing generally throughout the State to ensure future development and promotion through well executed sport and event related programs.
  • Assume the overall responsibility for the management of the day-to-day operations of Australian Sailing in Western Australia including all the human and financial resources, driving and developing the business consistent with the agreed strategic direction.
  • In conjunction with the National General Manger Club Support, staff, Committees and membership, further develop and implement the strategic plan, across the whole-of-business in Western Australia.
  • Develop the annual operating budget and manage the operations in accordance with the agreed goals to ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of the organisation within Western Australia. This includes optimising relevant revenue streams where appropriate.
  • Implement, manage and monitor appropriate workplace, safety and health practices and policies contributing to a zero-harm safety culture across Australian Sailing, its members and events.
  • Provide effective and active representation of Australian Sailing at all levels. Develop and enhance relationships with key stakeholders:
    • Clubs & Classes
    • State Member Yachting Association (MYA) or Regional Advisory Committee (RAC).
    • State Government – including State Funded projects/expectations.
  • Provide support for the State MYA / RAC:
    • Be the conduit for communication of national matters, receive and report on state issues and provide feedback to management.
    • Conduct of meetings including documentation, reports and logistics support for the committee.
  • Oversee the development of regional priorities and strategies for input to the national plan.
  • Provision of quarterly reports on the delivery of services, activities and issues within the State.

• Clubs and Classes Support and Engagement:

  • Work with clubs and class associations to continually improve on the following areas (This may also include working with AS Staff to first develop, pilot/test and review the available resources):
    • Fundraising & Grants
    • Leadership
    • Marketing & Promotion
    • Events
    • Membership Services: Programs, Recruitment & Retention
    • Workforce: Instructors, Coaches, Officials & Volunteers
    • Facilities
    • Planning & Risk Management
    • Affiliation and Governance
  • Activate the AS Stakeholder Engagement Plan in the State. Work to develop great relationships and ability to influence Clubs and Class associations in the State.
  • Share best-practice from the Club Network and sport.
  • Build the reputation as a first-class support organisation, driving and developing a service culture across the organisation.
  • Take responsibility for the delivery of all conferences to be delivered in the State as agreed in the annual operational planning process. These may include:
    • Club Conference
    • Instructor/Coach Conference
    • Discover Sailing Centre Principal Conference/workshop
  • Provide support to Clubs and Class associations to enable them to best utilise revSPORT to suit their needs and ensure accurate member data is maintained in the database. Provide support and advice on using the functionality including SailPass.
  • Work with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure accurate, timely and effective communication of State-based initiatives and programs. Ensure alignment of State messaging with national communications plan.

• Grow Participation:

  • Implement strategies and practices to grow the participant base throughout the State and provide pathways for participants, coaches, officials and administrators of all ages, genders, and cultures.
  • Work with Clubs to become Discover Sailing Centres to offer AS Programs.
  • Support the development of Clubs and implementation of their participation pathways.
  • Work with accredited Discover Sailing Centres to:
    • Increase course participants, year-on-year.
    • Maximize their growth potential, productivity, and efficiency.
    • Apply for, and then maintain their annual accreditation.
    • Ensure the Principal, and other staff are inducted and trained into operating a Discover Sailing Centre.
    • Mentor Instructors and Principals and identify development opportunities.
  • Connect clubs to schools and other organisations to grow participation.
  • Work with Clubs and Centres to ensure the pathway from courses to membership and ongoing participation in the sport is known and understood by participants.

• Facilitate Workforce Training (Coaches, Instructors & Officials):

  • Coordinate and administer training courses and connect Clubs to new instructors, officials, coaches or other workforce specialists.
  • Build positive working relationships with Senior Instructors and Senior Coaches.
  • Work with Clubs to recruit and train coaches, officials and volunteers.
  • Administration support for instructors, coaches and officials.
  • Develop and maintain a calendar of training courses, ensuring they are visible on revSPORT.
  • Work proactively to ensure growth of qualified instructors, coaches and officials.
  • Working with the Education & Training team and Senior Instructors, prepare and deliver an annual Instructor/Coach and Discover Sailing Centre Principal Conference/workshop.
  • Ensure successful delivery of all AS Participation and Workforce Programs across the State. This includes compliance, report forms and reviews
    • Instructor/Coach/Officials Courses (Accurate report forms)
    • Discover Sailing Centres (Reviews, compliance, growth in course participants)

• Project Involvement:

  • As agreed with the National General Manager Club Support, take part in cross-departmental and/or cross-state project teams that will be focused on product development, support resources for Clubs or review of processes and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• First Aid Certificate
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Drivers Licence

Desirable Criteria

• Sports Management / Business Degree
• Australian Sailing Instructing, Coaching of Officiating qualification
• Boat Licence

Attachments

GM – WA PD April 2022

Application Instruction

To apply for this role, please submit a one-page cover letter that addresses:

• Why you are the ideal person for the role
• How your attributes align with the required role attributes

Please send the cover letter along with a copy of your CV to:

Applications close 27 May 2022

Please note:

• Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
• This role can be located in any capital city.

For more information, please contact:

Chris Tate, Head of People & Culture

+61 2 9170 6905

About Zhik

Zhik is a Sydney based Performance Sports brand, at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries in Design, Product development and Material technology for the Marine industry. In 2021, Zhik was the official supplier to the Australian Olympic team in Tokyo, and has a long and successful history of sponsoring top dinghy and yachting athletes, as well as partnering with Australian Sailing, Yachting New Zealand, Danish Sailing, and successful America’s Cup and Sail GP teams.

Zhik services a growing network of over 40 countries in the regions of Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. The company continues to focus on performance and water sports apparel including eco-friendly alternatives for a more sustainable future. See www.zhik.com.

It’s an exciting time for Zhik right now – the company is growing fast and focusing efforts on growing its presence globally.

About the role

You are one of the most detail-oriented people you know, in fact many people would call you a perfectionist. You’re incredibly structured and meticulous in your thinking, and love things to be organised and clear.

You’re very personable and amazing at building relationships, all your colleagues and clients love working with you. You love being in a role that liaises with many departments and getting to meet all the different people who work together to push the company towards its objective.

You love being relied on and being a vital part of the machine.

You love being in, on or around the water, sailing, paddling, boating and have a passion for our natural environment.

You are “hands on” in your approach and really want a role that really challenges you and pushes you to your fullest potential. You love learning new things and want your next step to slingshot you forward in terms of skill and knowledge. You want a role that is diverse, taking full control of projects and seeing them through, end to end.

Responsibilities

– Customer obsessed – listening and understanding customers
– Take ownership of Zhik’s centralised communication to and from the global trade (B2B) network
– Oversee a global sales and customer service team with regular communication
– Supporting the external sales team (BDM) with adhoc requests
– Manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success
– Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner
– Report on the status of accounts and identify trends within your customers (eg trends in product sales, trends in stock levels, trends in pricing feedback)
– Monitor sales metrics (e.g. monthly sales results and annual forecasts)
– Review and evaluate sales and customer service processes, including warranty and return processes
– Suggest actions to improve sales performance and identify opportunities for growth

Requirements

– Minimum 3 years of professional experience in customer relationship management
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Proficient in Microsoft excel with experiencing using ERP systems
– Data analysis and commercial reporting skills (preferably using PowerBI)
– Sailing experience, or knowledge of the sailing and yachting market will be preferred
– Some flexibility to work outside normal office hours

To Apply

– Please apply through cover letter and CV to if you have the skills and qualifications outlined.
– Only those applicants who are shortlisted will be notified.
– Candidates must be eligible to work in Australia and reside in Sydney.
– We are unable to provide VISA sponsorships at this time.
– Zhik Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.
– Remuneration is a logical consequence of candidate’s fit and experience.

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) is seeking an Administration and Communications Officer. We are looking for a highly motivated, team player to join our small team based just north of Sydney, which recently increased in size to four due to our expanding membership and new member programs. With a strong resurgence in boating in recent years, this is an exciting time of growth for the marina industries and the MIA, and we look to engage someone who shares our enthusiasm and energy.

This full-time role will work in support across the entire the business and be responsible for the key administrative, support and communications functions. It will suit someone with already well developed administrative and communication skills who seeks a fun, small team working environment where they can add value and use their initiative OR someone with less experience, wanting to learn and develop a diverse range of business skills. We will employ attitude over skill.

You will need to be vaccinated and have a willingness to maintain vaccination currency.
We will consider experienced administrators who can add value or more junior administrators with a sound skill base who are motivated to build their skills through learning and application. This will be a fun and rewarding job where you will have the opportunity to add value according to your skills.

Apply in writing with resume and cover letter explaining suitability to the role to

The Gove Boat Club is a not-for-profit community organisation based in East Arnhem Land, on the shores of Melville Bay in the Northern Territory.

We are seeking a Sailing Instructor from May to Oct 2022.

We have a club fleet comprising of 4 x FarEast19R, 10 x Lasers & 6 x Optis and are an accredited Discover Sailing Centre. If you love being out on the water or in nature, then Gove might just be the place for you.

Website: www.goveboatclub.com.au

For more details and to apply contact:

08 8987 3077

RQYS is looking for instructors to fill weekly shifts during Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.

You are required to have a qualification as a dinghy instructor and hold a current:

– Blue Card
– Powerboat Handling
– First Aid certificate.

Please contact
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
by email or phone 07 3396 8666 if you require anymore information.

Reporting to the General Manager – VIC, the Club Support Officer’s primary role is to develop working relationships with Clubs and Classes, enabling successful introduction and delivery of Australian Sailing programs and initiatives. Assigned a group of clubs and classes, the Club Support Officer’s role is to work with their allocated group of stakeholders to strive for sustainable growth in participation and membership.

Principle Accountabilities

The key responsibilities of a Club Support Officer are:

Clubs and Classes Support and Engagement:

Grow Participation:

Facilitate Workforce Training (Coaches, Instructors & Officials):

Project Involvement:

Other duties as required.

The role is full-time.

For more information and to apply, click here: https://www.sportspeople.com.au/jobs/70312-club-support-officer-vic-australian-sailing

Reporting to the High Performance (HP) Director, the HP Operations & Logistics Manager is responsible for the operational logistics and administration of the Australian Sailing’s HP program with the goal of delivering world leading program support that best position Gold medal performances at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and in building a sustainable medal winning system. The HP program includes both the Australian Sailing Team (AST) and Australian Sailing Squad (ASS).

As a member of the HP program’s Management Team, the HP Operations & Logistics Manager will work in close collaboration with the Technical Director, Performance Pathways Manager, Innovation & Technology Manager, Performance Support Manager and HP Director.

Principle Accountabilities

HP Program Administration

Australian Sailing Team (AST) & Squad

Team Environment & Culture

Stakeholder & Membership Relations

The role is full-time.

For more information and to apply, click here: https://www.sportspeople.com.au/jobs/70317-high-performance-operations-logistics-manager-australian-sailing

This is a technical coaching role in the double handed classes with categorised state athletes at performance pathways daily training, camps and regattas. It will also monitor and support the ID and growth of future potential into the performance pathway in NSW.

There will be a travel and coordination component to this role and potentially national service in support of AST or Futures. There will be reporting processes for system learning and feedback via the performance pathways team management.

This is a technical coaching role in the double handed classes with categorised state athletes at performance pathways daily training, camps and regattas. It will also monitor and support the ID and growth of future potential into the performance pathway in NSW.

There will be a travel and coordination component to this role and potentially national service in support of AST or Futures. There will be reporting processes for system learning and feedback via the performance pathways team management.

Principle Accountabilities

In alignment with the NSWIS SSPP program objectives, primary responsibilities of the NSW double handed coach include:

For more information and to apply, click here: https://www.sportspeople.com.au/jobs/70314-nsw-double-handed-coach-australian-sailing

This is a technical coaching role based in QLD for the ‘new’ classes (those new to the Olympic program in 2024). The role will have a development focus in the Kitefoil, iQFoil and their associated pathway classes. The successful candidate will work with categorised QAS athletes in daily training, camps and regatta environments. The role will also monitor and support the identification. Confirmation and progression of youth talent towards the performance pathway in QLD. The QLD New Classes (Foil) Coach will be supported as part of our Performance Pathway coach group, aligned to our ‘Next Level Coach Development’ framework. Executing and agreed professional development plan will be an important part of progressing in this role.

Principle Accountabilities

In alignment with the QAS SSPP program objectives and strategy, primary responsibilities of the QLD New Classes (Foil) Coach include:

For more information and to apply click here: https://www.sportspeople.com.au/jobs/70316-qas-new-classes-foil-coach-australian-sailing

Working as a key member of the Marketing and Communications team to plan and execute marketing activities for Australian Sailing to increase engagement with Clubs, Class Associations, members and sailors. This will be done through building the profile of sailing and encourage participation nationally via the promotion of our various programmes.

Joining Australian Sailing at an exciting time, this role is an opportunity for a marketing and communications professional to make their mark in one of Australia’s most successful modern Olympic sports. Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator is responsible for implementing Australian Sailing’s marketing and communications strategy. This will be achieved through the creation and distribution of engaging and targeted content to support Clubs, Class Associations, participation programs, Australian Sailing events and member services and includes reporting on digital activity including websites and social networks.

This role is responsible for the development, execution and reporting of targeted project campaigns including eDMs, websites and social media utilising editorial, images and videos.  Skills required include strong writing skills, eDM and social media experience, organisational skills and attention to detail. The individual selected for this role will bring a ‘can do’ attitude and desire to build relationships internally and externally to achieve great results. As a member of a small team, it also requires a willingness to work independently and cohesively in support of others.

Principle Accountabilities

Marketing and Communications:

Contributes to the development and delivery of the marketing and communications plan for Australian Sailing to engage with Clubs, Class Associations, members and key stakeholder groups.

Executes the marketing and communications plan to encourage participation in sailing and other Australian Sailing activities.

Schedules and produces regular e-newsletter campaigns to support programs of Australian Sailing.

Responsible for the development and management of content calendar incorporating all planned campaigns across EDMs, social media, websites and media activities of Australian Sailing.

Website and Social Media:

Creates and administers calendar of relevant Club and program content, which is integrated with other Australian Sailing communications.

Sources, prepares and uploads engaging content for Australian Sailing’s websites, external websites and social media channels (requires some sailing knowledge, sound writing as well as image and video editing skills).

Prepares suitably produced video and graphics for Australian Sailing channels.

Stores and catalogues current photo and video content within the Australian Sailing library for use internally and externally.

Tracks and reports on all Australian Sailing site metrics.

Events:

Schedules and co-ordinates pre, during and post Australian Sailing event communications across eDM’s, media releases and social media.

Stakeholder communications with event host Club to increase participation at Australian Sailing regattas.

Co-ordinates event media for major Australian Sailing events, as required, including photography and videography to achieve communications goals and within budgetary requirements.

Liaises with host Clubs, stakeholders and event co-ordinator to ensure appropriate signage deliverables are met.

Programs:

Executes a calendar of activity to encourage participation across identified targeted audiences.

Identifies opportunities to cross promote participation with other Australian Sailing activities.

Ensures current photo and video content for participation programs is stored within the Australian Sailing library.

Planning and Reporting:

Supports Head of Marketing and Communications in developing and implementing media and PR activities to represent Australian Sailing and the Club network.

Regularly reports on social media metrics and activities and offer suggestions on opportunities to ensure strong engagement.

Please refer to the full position description for further information, including the essential and desirable attributes.

Desirable Criteria:

Sports Management / Business Degree

Sports Marketing / PR / Communications Degree

Applications close 22nd April, full details and apply: https://www.sportspeople.com.au/jobs/70388-marketing-communications-coordinator-australian-sailing