Passionate about sport? Lead, grow & deliver exciting sport programs in a dynamic university & community space!
- Annual Salary: Competitive salary + superannuation
- Appointment Type: Full-time (38 hours/week), fixed-term position until April 9, 2027 (parental leave cover)
- Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
The Role
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Social and School Sports Coordinator to lead the delivery of our social sport, school sport, and martial arts programs at Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre (MUSAC).
Benefit from being a part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team, whose aim is to provide a high-quality sporting experience and an exceptional customer service to our local community extending from school-aged children to university students and the local community.
In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with members and internal and external stakeholders to ensure our programs are engaging, well-resourced, and aligned with the needs of our active community.
If you thrive in a team environment, and enjoy making a difference, this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and administer all sport competitions, social sessions, and school sport including competition builds, space allocation, registration management, fixtures and tables, employee and contractor rostering, equipment management, and financial and non-financial reporting.
- Coordinate the delivery and growth of the martial arts program, including liaising with personnel, growing program memberships, and developing new program offerings in line with customer expectations and business needs.
- Support the Manager, Fitness Services and Community Programs to develop and implement pricing structures and program offerings to successfully meet business objectives and comply with audit requirements.
- Work with the Customer Experience & Sales Team to promote programs, increasing awareness and participation as well as to coordinate the booking of facilities for the delivery of programs.
- Work with the HR team to recruit and manage staff, building and maintaining a respectful and highly effective team culture that is operationally effective and responsive to Campus Life’s values.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with participants and staff for the provision of a professional and vibrant social sport program, including dealing with disciplinary matters in the social sports competitions.
- In alignment with MUSAC event calendar contribute to and support the implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives that promote cultural awareness and engagement, acceptance, and participation of all, including (but not limited to) those who identify as LGBTQ, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people with disabilities.
About You (Selection Criteria)
To be successful, you must have:
- Demonstrated experience leading, supervising and coaching a diverse team.
- Demonstrated experience in sports administration and in leading and delivering sport programs within a university or equivalent community organisation.
- Proven ability with data analysis and reporting on large data sets to assist in supporting business decisions.
- Ability to follow systems and processes for financial management, including tracking of revenue and expenditure against budget.
- Well-developed interpersonal and intercultural communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively and to establish, build and maintain respectful and ethical relationships with staff, students, and other key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service, with the ability to deal with complaints and/or conflict in a respectful and effective manner.
- Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Office applications, including database management. ?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead from the front, support a dynamic team, and help deliver fantastic programs to our community.
Other Specific Requirements
- First Aid Certificate with CPR (please list in resume).
- Working with Children Check (include clearance number in resume).
- Criminal history check.
- Minimum of 6hrs/week of direct service.
- Standard work hours will vary including weekend and evening work on a rotational basis to meet the needs of the business. ?
How to Apply
Click APPLY and upload your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how you meet the criteria and specific requirements above.
About Us
Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre (MUSAC) is a multi-purpose venue. Located at Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, our facility includes a heated indoor and outdoor pool, fully equipped health club, group fitness classes, squash courts, multi-purpose sports halls, gymnastics hall and 4 professional playing fields that cater for various university and community-based programs.
Benefits of working for Campus Life
- Join a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant team.
- Engage with members from the broader community as well as the university and students.
- Discounted Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre gym access.?
- Bonus discounts and reward points at Campus Life outlets
- Access to our staff wellbeing program and staff support services.?
- Working on a vibrant parkland campus, with a huge variety of food & beverage outlets, and general practice & hospital amenities.
- Access to discounted corporate health insurance and free employee flu shot program. ?
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Role-Specific Inquiries: David Mudd, Fitness Services & Community Services Manager at david.mudd@mq.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Please contact Mirna Alaaiddin on mirna.alaaiddin@mq.edu.au
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 10 May 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)
*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
