About the role

This role will drive the Nipper Participation Project for SLSNSW by rolling out a new entry level participation program for Surf Life Saving members aged 6-10-years old. The successful candidate will manage a pilot and evaluation of the program, supporting SLSNSW clubs to utilise data, frameworks and resources to provide a consistently delivered and engaging program.

Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to plan, implement and evaluate this exciting new project, this role requires strong project management and member engagement experience with skills across a range of diverse groups. 

What's in it for YOU:

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• An extra paid day off around Christmas time
• Contribute to a ‘for purpose’ organisation with exceptional leadership
• Time in Lieu for extra hours worked
• Continued learning and development opportunities
• Onsite parking
• Laptop and phone
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for health and wellbeing
• Positive, driven and supportive organisational culture
• Boost your take home pay with Salary Packaging benefits
• Paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary carers
• Modern bright facilities with excellent staff amenities

Some of the key duties will include:

• Consider previously commissioned research, frameworks and curriculum materials to develop and deliver a pilot of a new Nipper participation program 
• Conduct an EOI process to allow clubs to nominate as a pilot centre
• Identify and collaborate with the selected group of clubs and/or branches to deliver the pilot
• Establish partnership agreements / pilot scope to clearly articulate the delivery expectations of the pilot
• Develop operational resources to enable clubs to deliver a successful pilot
• Develop a change management plan to transition clubs and parents from existing programs to the new pilot program
• Undertake and co-ordinate training sessions
• Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• Develop an evaluation framework to measure the success of the pilot
• Gather insights and provide recommendations on the performance of the pilot and next steps to roll out and embed more broadly

What you’ll need:

• Previous experience in developing, managing and evaluating youth sports or recreational participation programs
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to build relationships with volunteers, parents and other key stakeholders
• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritise, meet deadlines and budgets
• Experience in successfully implementing change
• Strong written communication skills to develop resources and/or training materials
• Experience in training and coordinating volunteers in a sports or recreation setting
• Ability to problem solve and independently make decisions
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training sessions for coaches/age managers or similar
• Ability to undertake travel as required and a flexible approach to work hours – must be willing to work weekends as required.
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Location: Belrose & hybrid work option

Position: Full Time, 18mth Contract

How to apply: Explore our website - https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/work-for-us to review the position description

About SLSNSW:

Surf Life Saving NSW is the state’s primary water safety and rescue organisation and one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support more than 83,000 members in 129 clubs to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development.

We are an EEO employer, and we embrace the diversity of our people. 

Please note that only suitably experienced applicants meeting the above criteria will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working with SLSNSW.