Coordinator High Performance Operations - Gymnastics Australia

- Varied “hands on” administration and operations role
- Support the delivery of Olympic and non Olympic Gymsports Programs both domestically and internationally
- Flexible location (Melbourne or Canberra preferred)
Gymnastics in Australia includes the disciplines of Acrobatics, Aerobics, Gymnastics For All, KinderGym, Parkour, Men’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, and Women’s Artistic. Providing services to 500+ clubs, 7000+ accredited coaches and judges, 800,000+ participants, and gymnastics fans, the Gymnastics Australia (GA) team is comprised of gymnastics experts, sport management and business leaders. With the head office located in the thriving sports precinct at Albert Park in Melbourne, GA also hosts National Training Centres at the AIS in Canberra and in Brisbane that work to facilitate high performance pathways and support Australian gymnasts to compete at international benchmark events including World Cups, World Championships, the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games.
Reporting to the High Performance (HP) Operations Manager, the Coordinator HP Operations is responsible for the actioning of key operational and administrative processes for the seamless delivery of Gymnastics Australia’s Olympic and non Olympic Gymsports Programs of: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG); Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG); Trampoline (TRP); Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG), Aerobics Gymnastics (AER), Acrobatics Gymnastics (ACRO) and Parkour (PKR).
The role is involved in a diverse range of projects across a variety of programs, including the coordination of National Training Centre (NTC) camps, booking group travel and accommodation, arranging uniforms, records management and administration support.
This role is a key member within the High Performance and Wellbeing Team, which delivers Australia to international events, with wellbeing at the forefront, ensuring athletes, coaches, judges and clubs are setup for long term success. The team supports clubs invested in high performance and contributes to workforce development, with the aim of identifying and supporting emerging leaders and future Australian team representatives. The team also manages the end-to-end logistics of Australian team travel, and coordinates training camps and clinics for all Gymsports.
Working autonomously within a highly focused team environment, this is a diverse and at times complex role that will suit a resilient and process driven self-starter with a relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in operations, administration, travel coordination or program management. A tenacious attention to detail and the ability to seamlessly navigate through changing and often competing deadlines and an ability to multi-task is essential to this role; a real all-rounder.
To be considered for this role you will need to have an adaptable and stable style, with exceptional communication skills and an ability to swiftly build relationships and credibility with athletes, coaches, parents, volunteers and other stakeholders at all levels.
You will be a quick thinker, able to solve problems on the run, thrive under pressure and be prepared to work hands-on doing whatever it takes to make-it-happen and get the job done without compromising quality and whilst maintaining exceptional service to members.
If you are ready to take your next career step into a diverse “hands-on” role within a National & Olympic High Performance sport then we’d love to hear from you! An understanding of gymnastics or high performance sport is not considered essential for this role, however would be looked upon favourably.
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The Coordinator High Performance Operations, Gymnastics Australia search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment.
In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on 0408 258 337, FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000.