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 Responsibilities:
- 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.
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.
Why Join Us?
- Play a crucial role in enhancing community engagement through sports, recreation, and youth services.
- Opportunity to organise and deliver a range of exciting activities for all ages.
- Work in a supportive and dynamic environment that fosters professional development and growth.
- Attractive salary package, subsidised housing and 6 weeks annual leave.
If you are ready to take on this exciting and varied role with a focus on community, safety, and leadership, we want to hear from you!
Applications must be submitted online.
Please direct any queries to Amanda Farraway, Executive Manager Community Development & Tourism, on 4745 2200.
Applications close at 5:00 pm, Friday 22nd August 2025.
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