Bowls Victoria is the governing state body for the sport of bowls.  Our primary purpose is to grow, develop and nurture Victoria’s most accessible sport. We are a not for profit organisation, responsible for the governance, events, player development, rules, club services and communications throughout the state. We service over 500-member clubs and over 42,000 registered players, and lead the sport and business of bowls for the benefit of the Victorian bowls community.The Participation Coordinator role aims to implement and continuously improve high quality participation objectives that enable more people playing more bowls more often.  Developing programs such as junior development squads, under 18 and University competitions as well as inclusion/all-abilities programs that promote and engage participation in bowls.The key areas of responsibility for the role include:Assist with new and existing programs with the aim to increase participation in bowls.Provide ongoing guidance and support to Regions and Clubs to enhance their ability to deliver participation programs.Provide participation resources that support and encourage Clubs to offer new and regular participation offerings.Implement and follow up with Clubs to collect accurate participation data.Assist the Marketing and Communications Department in developing a marketing strategy that incorporates participation products and identify commercial development opportunities.Enhance and build on relationships with Bowls Australia staff (in particular Regional Bowls Managers), Bowls Clubs, Regional Sport Assemblies and other key stakeholders to further promote and increase participation opportunities.Build relationships with and provide progress reports to funding bodies.To be successful in this role you need to meet the following criteria:Tertiary qualifications in sports administration, business administration, or relevant experience.Working With Children Check.Current Australian Driver’s License and own vehicle.Effective communication with a variety of stakeholders and social groups.Experience in planning and evaluation of programs and initiatives.Demonstrated skills in leadership and management of people, programs and initiatives at varying levels.Knowledge and experience in the sports industry including experience within Clubs and volunteering at a grassroots level.Ability to be innovative, collaborate and solve problems.Good interpersonal skills and positive disposition.Bowls experience an advantage.Willing to learn new skills and knowledge of the sport where necessary to effectively undertake the role.Associate with the behaviours aligned to Bowls Victoria Values which are Adaptable, Inviting, Unified, Supportive & Efficient.High level of computer literacy with Microsoft suite and database management.Experience within the sporting or leisure industry and working within not-for-profit associations is desirable.The nature of the role will require travel intrastate, as well as working outside of office hours on occasions including weekends.The role will be full time, based in the Bowls Victoria office located in Hawthorn East.We are seeking experienced applicants so please only apply if you have the skills and experience we are looking for.Applications close 5pm – 24th January 2021. Please note that Bowls Australia is managing the recruitment process for this role and all enquiries should be directed to hr@bowls.com.au.  Applications must be submitted via the web link.  Please do not email resumes.Position Description

Participation Coordinator - Bowls Victoria

Bowls Victoria is the governing state body for the sport of bowls.  Our primary purpose is to grow, develop and nurture Victoria’s most accessible sport. We are a not for profit organisation, responsible for the governance, events, player development, rules, club services and communications throughout the state. We service over 500-member clubs and over 42,000 registered players, and lead the sport and business of bowls for the benefit of the Victorian bowls community.

The Participation Coordinator role aims to implement and continuously improve high quality participation objectives that enable more people playing more bowls more often.  Developing programs such as junior development squads, under 18 and University competitions as well as inclusion/all-abilities programs that promote and engage participation in bowls.

The key areas of responsibility for the role include:

  • Assist with new and existing programs with the aim to increase participation in bowls.
  • Provide ongoing guidance and support to Regions and Clubs to enhance their ability to deliver participation programs.
  • Provide participation resources that support and encourage Clubs to offer new and regular participation offerings.
  • Implement and follow up with Clubs to collect accurate participation data.
  • Assist the Marketing and Communications Department in developing a marketing strategy that incorporates participation products and identify commercial development opportunities.
  • Enhance and build on relationships with Bowls Australia staff (in particular Regional Bowls Managers), Bowls Clubs, Regional Sport Assemblies and other key stakeholders to further promote and increase participation opportunities.
  • Build relationships with and provide progress reports to funding bodies.

To be successful in this role you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Tertiary qualifications in sports administration, business administration, or relevant experience.
  • Working With Children Check.
  • Current Australian Driver’s License and own vehicle.
  • Effective communication with a variety of stakeholders and social groups.
  • Experience in planning and evaluation of programs and initiatives.
  • Demonstrated skills in leadership and management of people, programs and initiatives at varying levels.
  • Knowledge and experience in the sports industry including experience within Clubs and volunteering at a grassroots level.
  • Ability to be innovative, collaborate and solve problems.
  • Good interpersonal skills and positive disposition.
  • Bowls experience an advantage.
  • Willing to learn new skills and knowledge of the sport where necessary to effectively undertake the role.
  • Associate with the behaviours aligned to Bowls Victoria Values which are Adaptable, Inviting, Unified, Supportive & Efficient.
  • High level of computer literacy with Microsoft suite and database management.
  • Experience within the sporting or leisure industry and working within not-for-profit associations is desirable.

The nature of the role will require travel intrastate, as well as working outside of office hours on occasions including weekends.

The role will be full time, based in the Bowls Victoria office located in Hawthorn East.

We are seeking experienced applicants so please only apply if you have the skills and experience we are looking for.

Applications close 5pm – 24th January 2021. 

Please note that Bowls Australia is managing the recruitment process for this role and all enquiries should be directed to hr@bowls.com.au.  Applications must be submitted via the web link.  Please do not email resumes.