Junior Competitive Play Coordinator

At Tennis ACT, we're creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.
 

We're a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
 

We're committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role

The Junior Competitive Play Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organisation, administration, and successful delivery of junior tennis competitions and tournaments across the ACT.  You'll play a vital part in ensuring a seamless and engaging competitive environment for young players, while actively contributing to the growth and sustainability of Tennis ACT's junior competitive pathway.  This is a part-time role which offer flexibility – 20 hours per week.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Coordinate Tennis ACT Junior Competitive Play opportunities, including taking team entries, coordinating results, coordinating finals and communications to clubs and players.
• Evaluate and enhance the experience of junior competitions, ensuring they remain engaging, well-managed, and responsive to the needs of players and stakeholders.
• Organise and deliver premier junior tournaments and events
• Work with local tournament directors and the Competitive Play Lead to develop the Junior Development Series calendar.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Experience in coordinating events (preferably Tennis) at a local and state level
• Strong administration skills, including computer literacy, budgeting, record keeping and report writing
• Interpersonal ability to be both empathetic and inspirational to players, parents, volunteers and staff
• Strong presentation and communication skills both in one-on-one and public speaking situation
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis ACT

What's to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success program
• Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply

If you think you're up to the challenge, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. 

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact

Tennis ACT is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.

We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.

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