Job Title: Sport and Recreation Mentor
Organization: Government & Defence
Salary: $55,000 - $59,999
Work type: Full Time
Location: Milingimbi NT
Designation: Level 4 - $57,079.24 - $62,372.03
plus applicable allowances and shared housing at minimal rent
Primary Objective
To contribute to the overall Youth Sport and Recreation Program by providing leadership and assistance to the Sport and Recreation team through administration, planning and delivery of sport and recreation activities, to support the strategic direction of EASC.
Key Responsibilities
Co-ordinate, develop, deliver and support the ongoing operation of Youth, Sport and Recreation programs, through a capacity building approach with a focus on the sport and recreational activities including after school and vacation care in the community.
Facilitate the effective delivery of services and programs that address the specific needs of the target groups and offer new opportunities and experiences within the community, providing a balance of activities.
Assist the overall Youth, Sport and Recreation program by working collaboratively with the Youth team and other stakeholders.
Actively mentor and support the sport and recreation team through identification and where relevant delivery of accredited and non accredited training.
Ensure that all KPI’s are progressively worked towards, providing feedback to the Regional Youth Sport and Recreation Manager and submitting in a timely manner.
Ability to collect accurate data, prepare reports and assist where necessary with funding submissions.
Assist where possible the level and quality of sporting infrastructure at community level.
Display a positive influence in the community.
Assist and support the Regional Youth Sport and Recreation Manager where required.
Essential Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated previous experience in youth, sport and recreation, or a related field.
Have a knowledge of and commitment to apply a community development approach.
Demonstrated capacity to assess the program and work towards continuous improvement.
Proven skills in managing change and fostering a positive and high performing workplace.
Strong organisational skills and experience in mentoring, planning, delivering and performance reporting.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including high level written and oral communication, mediation and negotiation skills with an ability to relate appropriately to staff at all levels while providing effective client services
An awareness of issues affecting Indigenous people in remote locations and ability to operate effectively in a cross-cultural environment and ability to mentor and train Indigenous people wherever practical.
C class driver’s license and ability to fly in small planes
Desirable Selection Criteria:
A number of years in similar position in remote locations.
Understanding of the role and services delivered by the East Arnhem Shire Council.
The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check and obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.
East Arnhem Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Please apply via our website www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au. All applications must address the selection criteria found on the position description
Applicants must be Australian citizens or have unlimited work rights in Australia.
Closing date: 04 July 2013
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