Welcome to the latest e-news from Sportspeople. In this issue we outline:

• Recent Sportspeople Appointments
• Sportspeople Current Vacancies
• Applying for a job - too quick and too easy in 2013
• Elite Athlete Friendly Employers - a Sportspeople Initiative
• Melbourne Cup Sweep - winners announced
• Fast Facts from October 2013
• Latest Learning Advertisements
• Sportspeople Trade Market - Latest Listings

Recent Sportspeople Appointments:

We are pleased to announce the following recent appointments:

• Commercial and Business Development Director - Triathlon New Zealand - Julie Monaghan
• ICT Coordinator - Gymnastics Australia - Tristan Hunt
• Secretary General - FIBA Oceania Basketball Confederation - David Crocker - click for press release

Don't forget you can announce your appointments as well as see recent Sportspeople and other industry appointments at the "Who got that job?" page at the Sportspeople website.

Sportspeople Current Vacancies:

The following role is currently available through Sportspeople:

	SAL Paralympic Coach - National Sport Organisation - Contribute to the success of Australia’s Paralympic Swimmers on the world stage! - International competitions and national camps - Silver Coaching Licence required - Based at the National Training Centre at the AIS, Canberra (ACT) Apply by 8 November
	General Manager, Corporate Services - Are you excited about the business of sport? - Manage the key areas of finance, HR, operations, facility management and IT - Senior, leadership role in top sporting organisation - Salary structured to attract high quality candidates - Lidcombe (NSW) location Apply by 15 November
	Aquatic Programs Coordinator - NEW state-of-the-art facility - Coordinate the Swim School, School Swimming Program, Holiday Activities, Birthday   Parties, Facility Hire and Special Events - Supervise and develop the Swim School Team Leader and Learn to Swim Instructors - Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications - Rooty Hill (NSW) location Apply by 15 November
	National Manager, Coach Development - National Sporting Organisation, Olympic Sport! - Recruit, educate, develop and retain triathlon coaches - Contribute to the success of coaches and athlete performances across all levels of the   sport of triathlon in Australia, from grass roots to the world stage - $90,000 to $95,000 pa incl super - Surry Hills (NSW) location Apply by 20 November
	National Manager, Technical - National Sporting Organisation, Olympic Sport! - Manage the national technical program, which ensures triathlon races are safe and fair - Contribute to the success of all technical aspects of international, national and Oceania   triathlon events! - $80,000 to $85,000 pa incl super - Surry Hills (NSW) location Apply by 20 November
	Head of Learning and Development - Sydney's Northern Beaches location - Innovative international company - Modern working environment - Play a lead role within the management team Apply by 26 November

The following positions have now closed and are progressing through the recruitment cycle:

• Marketing Manager - Softball Australia
• National Events Manager - Gymnastics Australia

You can view all of these roles at the Sportspeople Jobs Market. In addition to roles being recruited by Sportspeople, you'll also find other vacancies in the sport, fitness, aquatics, coaching, venues, events, leisure and lifestyle sector at the Sportspeople Jobs Market.

Applying for a job - too quick and too easy in 2013

Over the past few weeks Sportspeople has attended a number of industry events where, among other things, we've had the opportunity to speak to many people either working in or seeking work in the sport, fitness and aquatic sector.

One question we were asked relates to our Job Seeker database and the fact we do not provide an online CV bank or stored resume service for job seekers. Sportspeople launched its online Job Seeker registration service in 2006 and we’ve been building our candidate network as far back as 1996 when we first started recruiting. Our continuing priority is to ensure our registered Job Seekers are alerted to opportunities that match their circumstances, qualifications and experiences assisting them before they make the decision to apply for a job advertised at the Sportspeople Jobs Market.

Visit most of the mega-Job Boards and you'll see fast applications, pre-filled application forms and stored resumes as being the headline features of job seeker registration systems. Faster, simpler and all possible with a push of a button on your smart phone.

At Sportspeople we absolutely embrace technology and have been at the leading edge of all online developments since launching our Job Board in 1999 and our mobile Job Board in 2010. But we believe if you are serious about your career you need to do more than send a pre-filled application and non-tailored resume at a push of a button.

For jobs directly recruited by Sportspeople and our global, executive search division, Sportspeople International, we sometimes advertise or are asked by the employer to advertise on these mega-Job Boards. We are fortunate we can otherwise rely principally on our advertising at the Sportspeople Jobs Market where candidates can find comprehensive information regarding the position, the employer and how to apply. As a minimum we require candidates to submit the Sportspeople Application Form, a cover letter and a resume specifically tailored for the role for which they are applying.

Sure, we receive applications from these mega-Job Board "sausage-factory job seeker registration systems", but the quality is simply absent. Often "location" appears to be the only component of the job a job seeker actually fulfils! The truth is the alignment of the candidate with the basic skill and experience requirements of the job is just not there and the gap is widening as these systems become more automated.

Online job boards do make the process of applying simpler and quicker, but they weren’t designed to remove the responsibility from the job seeker to think and plan their next career step or, for example, apply for every job just because it happens to be in a specific location.

While Sportspeople will continue to invest in its online activities, growing our employer and job seeker networks and services, we will continue to encourage our job seekers to take the time to prepare their applications, thoughtfully applying and demonstrating in a professional and articulate way why they should be considered for a job.

Our previous articles on the importance of planning before you apply for a job and tips on preparing a CV are available at the Sportspeople Knowledgebase as useful resources to job seekers.

Elite Athlete Friendly Employers - a Sportspeople Initiative

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This Sportspeople initiative was introduced in 2011 to help bring Elite Athletes and Athlete Friendly Employers together. Often athletes are keen to progress their professional careers whilst still competing in their sport at an elite level. Whilst some elite athletes are seeking to develop post sport career plans for when they leave elite sport, others may be looking for financial support whilst training; all of which may require some flexibility in a work environment.  In addition, there are many benefits to employing an elite athlete that can have a positive effect on the work environment.

When placing a job advertisement at the Sportspeople Jobs Market, employers have the option of selecting the “Elite Athlete Friendly” classification. When this is selected the following text will appear in the job advertisement: This role is designated Elite Athlete Friendly meaning the employer is open to accepting expressions of interest from elite athletes who require flexible work arrangements for training and competition.

Elite athletes will be able to filter jobs at the Sportspeople Jobs Market by selecting the “Elite Athlete Friendly” classification in the search box. If you are a Registered Sportspeople Job Seeker you can log in now to request to be sent “Elite Athlete Friendly” jobs directly to your inbox as part of the weekly Job Alert e-mail.

This initiative is also promoted to elite athletes through the National Athlete Career and Education Program at the Australian Sports Commission.

For more information in this initiative, and why you should consider employing an elite athlete click here.

Melbourne Cup Sweep - Winners Announced

To get into the spirit of one of the nation's biggest sporting events, Sportspeople ran a sweep for Jobs Market Advertisers.

I'm sure by now you know that "Fiorente" has won the 2013 Melbourne Cup. 

The following advertisers have won a free advertisement at the Sportspeople Jobs Market:

Australian Paralympic Committee Australian Sports Commission Fitness Australia Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Sydney Kings Sydney Swans Velofix YMCA Victoria

Fast Facts from October 2013

Here are some fast facts from Sportspeople's activity in October 2013:

Top Sportspeople Jobs Market Advertisers

• YMCA
• Belgravia Leisure
• City of Whitehorse
• Australia Sports Commission
• Willoughby City Council
• AFC Asian Cup 2015
• ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
• Fit n Fast

Most viewed Sportspeople Jobs Market advertisements

• Performance Manager - Victorian Institute of Sport
• Sport & Operations Manager - 2014 Australian University Games - Australian University Sport
• Sports Administrator - Netball Coordinator - Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
• Manager, Employment and Education - Tasmania - AFL SportsReady
• Seasonal Workers - State Sport Centres Trust
• Ticket Sales & Fan Engagement Executive - Sydney Swans
• Traineeships - State Sport Centres Trust
• Project Manager - 2014 Australian University Games - Australian University Sport
• Chief Executive Officer - Tonga Rugby Union
• Learning & Development Coordinator - Fitness Australia

Combined salaries of current Sportspeople Recruitment Jobs - $735,000

Volunteer / Internship positions listed - 82

New courses, programs and activities listed at Sportspeople Learning - 120

Welcome to the following new advertisers in October 2013

Latest Learning Advertisements

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There are currently over 600 courses, programs and professional development activities listed at Sportspeople Learning. A selection of the latest advertisers include:

VIC State Conference

Sport Facility Management and the Environment

Cycle Instructor Online Course

To view all listed courses, programs & activities please visit Sportspeople Learning.

Sportspeople Trade Market - Latest Listings

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The Sportspeople Trade Market - bringing buyers and sellers together, provides list and search options for items for sale, industry services as well as an industry directory. Remember, you can list For Sale items at the Sportspeople Trade Market for FREE! You can now also list items wanted to buy for FREE.

Recent advertisements listed include:

• Breaking Studio Lease - 2.5 Year Contract - Brisbane, QLD 
• Health & Fitness Business For Sale - Taren Point, NSW
• Kids Exercise Programs Done For You e-book
• State-of-the-Art Gymnastics Club For Sale - Gold Coast, QLD
• Successful Group Outdoor Personal Training Business For Sale - Maroubra, NSW

To view the For Sale, Services and Directory listings please visit the Sportspeople Trade Market

More Information?

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If you would like to find out more about Sportspeople or any of our services, please contact us by email admin@sportspeople.com.au

Best Regards,

Customer Service Team
Sportspeople Pty Ltd