Manager, Sport & Recreation Programs

Job Reference: 1230516
  
Your New Role
  
Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of students and the community? As the Manager of Sport and Recreation Programs at Curtin University, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our sport and recreation offerings. Your role will be instrumental in promoting active lifestyles, fostering community engagement, and enhancing the overall well-being of our students and staff.
  
In this leadership position, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive range of sport and recreation programs. You will lead the strategic planning and growth of both participation and representative sports, ensuring that our programs are inclusive, engaging, and impactful. Your ability to innovate and drive change will be key in expanding our participant base and elevating our program standards.
  
As an employed team member under the umbrella of Curtin Sport and Recreation, you are encouraged to utilise all the attractive services offered with a free gym membership to Curtin Stadium’s state-of-the-art sport and active recreation facility. This is a great opportunity to utilise your experience to enhance the wellbeing and betterment of our students, staff and community and support our pursuit to make tomorrow better.
  
Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Strategic Program Development: Collaborate with Curtin’s Sport and Recreation Senior Leadership team to shape, implement and deliver the strategy for sport and recreation programs, driving growth and fostering excellence for both participation and representative sport initiatives.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage operating budgets to ensure the financial sustainability and success of our programs.
• Leadership and Innovation: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the programs department, implementing innovative strategies to expand our participant base.
• Team Management: Lead and manage a small team, oversee the training and direction of team leads, manage casual staff allocation to ensure efficient program delivery and high performance.  

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Have:  

• Minimum 6+ years of hands-on experience managing sports programs and/or extensive relevant experience within the sports industry.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a values-driven approach, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of participation and representative sporting programs, with a proven track record of achieving successful outcomes in diverse environments.
• Proven expertise in strategic budget management, with a track record of effectively allocating resources to optimise program outcomes and financial sustainability.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering trust, influencing stakeholders, and cultivating productive relationships.
• Commitment to implementing best practices and achieving client-focused service delivery excellence through continuous improvement.  

Key Requirements:  

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Current permanent working rights in Australia  

Curtin Sport and Recreation

At Curtin, our commitment is to ignite inspiration and captivate students on campus, enriching the student experience. We're not just about academic excellence, we believe in nurturing the whole individual, and sport and recreation play a pivotal role in our community. Our programs are designed to enhance physical health, foster social connections, and enrich the university experience through teamwork, exercise, and social activities. We're committed to creating an environment where our students can thrive, not just academically, but in all aspects of their lives. 
 
Our state-of-the-art facilities, comprehensive fitness, and recreation services, along with a diverse range of programs and events at Curtin Stadium, create an immersive environment where this vision comes to life. From innovative programs to exciting events, we aim to foster a truly holistic and enriching experience for our students, staff, and community.
  
For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au
  
Join us!

Please provide a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role. 
  
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Applications close: 10:15am AWST Thursday 01 August 2024

Prospective Candidates need to be aware that Curtin University is currently negotiating a new enterprise agreement for the Sport and Recreation Centre. During this negotiation period, appointment to this position will be under the Curtin University Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2012-2016 (Curtin EBA) for the duration of the term of appointment. Should you have any queries regarding this matter, please contact Curtin Careers at *************@curtin.edu.au.
  
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

If you have any queries in relation to this recruitment process, please contact our Curtin Careers team on 08 9266 90***(option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
  
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.