Sport Program Coordinator

The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) is the peak high-performance sporting organisation in Western Australia. WAIS has a proud history of Olympic, Paralympic and World Champions who have accomplished amazing achievements within sport and in life. WAIS enables and supports WA athletes to achieve success on a national and international level. Our culture of Striving for Excellence is lived through the behaviours of athletes and staff that demonstrate Passion, Integrity, Quality and Teamwork.

WAIS is proudly supported by the State Government and is a member of the National Institute Network who collectively support National and State Sporting Organisations to deliver the National High Performance Sport Strategy.

Job Description

Sport Program Coordinator at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS)

WAIS is looking for a dedicated Sport Program Coordinator to ensure the efficient delivery of assigned sport programs by coordinating logistics and administering key organisational processes that support athlete scholarships and high-performance outcomes.

This position is part-time, 22.5 hours per week, maximum term until December 2028 with the potential to extend.

About us:

WAIS was established in 1984 to enable Western Australian athletes to achieve international sporting success. Our vision is to have Western Australian sporting champions creating community pride and inspiring the next generation. We operate in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations along with the VenuesWest and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to deliver a high-performance training environment for sports and athletes.

Success for us is about winning well. As a high-performance sporting organisation, winning is important, but how we win is equally important.

We are about our people and creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and respect. From athletes to support staff, everyone at WAIS plays a critical role in our success.

Role Overview:

As a Sport Program Coordinator, key duties include:

- Coordinate and administer sport and individual athlete scholarship processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery in line with program requirements.
- Monitor and ensure athlete compliance with all program obligations, providing regular updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate logistics for WAIS-organised sport program travel, ensuring seamless execution and athlete readiness.
- Collaborate with Sport Program Managers, Head Coaches, and performance support staff to deliver integrated, athlete-centred support.

About you:

- You are committed to upholding Australia’s High Performance WinWell pledge putting athlete wellbeing at the forefront of your role.
- Undergraduate qualification in Sports Administration/Sports Management or related field and/or demonstrated knowledge through lived experience.
- You have at least 3 years’ experience in a related position, coordinating program operations including task management, travel logistics, and stakeholder communication.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in high-performance, interdisciplinary teams; prioritising team goals, solving problems through constructive debate, and applying lessons to enhance future success.
- Proven skill in engaging others to adopt ideas and commit to actions, including educating staff and athletes to facilitate high-performance behaviour change.
- You are a genuine team player that cares about others and always acts with kindness and integrity.
- You have or are able to attain a Working with Children Check and National Police Criminal History check.

If you’re ticking all the boxes above and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact at WAIS, we want to hear from you

All applications must be submitted through the WAIS career portal.

Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for your role, along with your resume.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note that shortlisting will commence immediately and be ongoing so don’t delay in submitting your application Interviews may commence straight away.

The job closes on COB on 09 January 2025.

Please note, any candidates that are not shortlisted for interview will be communicated with at the conclusion of our process.

For further information:

For role related queries please contact the HR team via email at hr@wais.org.au

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