Officiating Development Coordinator

Support the development of tennis officials across WA
- Join a passionate team and become part of a fun and inclusive culture
- Flexible work practices, ensuring a positive work-life balance

It is an exciting time for tennis in Australia. We have ambitious plans to continue to grow the game from grassroots through to Grand Slams. Our purpose in officiating is to serve the sport with fairness and integrity to allow the competitive tennis community to thrive. Our vision is to be a world-class, world leading nation in the development of officials and to achieve this we are committed to recruiting and developing top tennis officials who are critical to the sustained growth of the sport across Australia. To help deliver on our vision, we are now looking for an Officiating Development Coordinator (WA) to join our team on a part-time basis. This role will be for a 12-month maximum term contract.

About the role

The Officiating Development Coordinator will play a key role in delivering the national Officiating Gameplan with a focus on supporting the recruitment, retention and development of tennis officials in States and Territories across Australia.

In this role you will:

- Support the development and delivery of any Officiating recruitment plans and activities
- Facilitate new officials' onboarding process and provide the necessary ongoing support and information
- Provide mentoring, coaching & various other ongoing support for officials to perform their roles
- Coordinate logistics for development programs, including engagement of suitable educators, trainers, coaches, court hire, hitters, printing materials and payment processing
- In close partnership with the WA Competitive Play teams, plan and organise Officiating community engagement activities such as monthly / quarterly forums, social events, awards, and recognition
- Develop relationships with Officials, Educators, Coaches & Event Directors and facilitate regular feedback to the TA Officiating Department

About you

What you will bring to the role:

- Tennis Australia Accredited Official (Minimum of either Referee, Chair Umpire, Line Umpire or Court Supervisor accreditation) - Essential
- Thorough knowledge and experience of officiating at TA Competitive Play events and leagues
- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor officials
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the Australian Tennis Officiating Pathway
- Alignment with the Tennis values of Excellence, Humility, Collaboration and Imagination
- You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

What's to love
- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
- Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program
- Flexible working practices
- Free car parking
- 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 A copy of the position description can be found

here.
- Applications close _
- 30 August_
- 11:59pm AEST._
- Tennis Australia 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._

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