Volunteer Community Engagement Assistant

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Basketball613 Full time

Are you passionate about basketball and music? Do you love connecting with people, making them feel welcome, and helping them have a great time? If you've been described as approachable, outgoing, and fun—with a positive attitude and a keen eye for details—we want to meet you

About the Role:
As our **Community Engagement Assistant**, you'll play a key role in creating memorable experiences for Basketball613 members, ensuring everyone has a great time and feels part of the community. This volunteer position is designed to grow into a paid role, with free training provided to help you excel

**Responsibilities**:

- **Team Experience & Player Engagement**:

- Welcome and check in members at games.
- Gather feedback from players to help improve the experience, then share insights with the manager.
- Help with player retention by ensuring they feel valued and excited to come back next season.
- Encourage player bonding before and after games, creating a cohesive team atmosphere.
- **Event Facilitation**:

- Contribute to a fun, positive environment for all members.
- Assist in running events and helping players get involved, both on and off the court.
- Opportunity to join games when teams are short on players

Desired Skills and Experience:

- **Required**:

- Passion for basketball and building community.
- Friendly, positive personality with a love for meeting new people.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, especially Meta, to capture stories and moments from games.
- **Nice to Haves**:

- First Aid Certificate.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Background in events, marketing, customer service (retail or hospitality), or related fields.

Compensation:
Upon transitioning to a paid role, the starting wage will align with the current standard, calculated as 68.3% of the national minimum wage. For employees aged 18, this means an hourly rate of **$15.87**.

Why Join Us?
- **Flexible, Evening Hours**: Perfect if you're studying or looking for experience in a fun, dynamic field.
- **Free Training**: Learn the ropes and grow with us as we expand in 2025.
- **Play Basketball**: Join our games when teams are short.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, and you're excited about helping others have as much fun as possible, we’d love to meet you

**Job Types**: Volunteer, Part-time, Casual, Permanent
**Casual Hours**: ~10 per week with potential for a paid role soon

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 13 per week

Schedule:

- Evening shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Performance bonus

**Location**:

- Melbourne, VIC (required)

Work Location: On the road

Expected Start Date: 11/11/2024



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