The opportunity:This role is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of participation growth in the Tasman region. It will join our regional workforce, based locally in Tasman, and lead the delivery of participation initiatives.What you will be doing:Reporting to the Participation Manager - South Island the participation coordinator will lead the implementation of our existing participation initiatives and programmes, and support the development of other initiatives to increase the number of people playing golf. This position requires an energetic and skilled individual who can lead others to achieve the outcomes of the role.Specifically, you will:· Work in close partnership with golf clubs, golf facilities and coaching professionals to provide quality introduction and development programmes at schools, in communities, and in golf clubs that drive increased participation and club membership.· Deliver regional participation initiatives with a focus on young people, women and girls and the casual player.· Support the implementation of Golf New Zealand's range of participation programmes and initiative across all clubs in the region.· Support the effective connection between the Golf New Zealand Participation team, regional staff, Tasman Golf representatives and golf facilities throughout the region.· Build strong relationships with golf club leaders, key sector representatives, and supporting organisations across the region.· Support the enhancement of the Tasman Golf website and other digital platforms.· Leverage the staging of golf events in the Tasman region for participation benefits.What you will bring:· A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable - Coaching, Sport & Recreation, Physical Education.· Ability to manage time well and stay on task while working independently.· Ability to prioritise and multi-task while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.· Establishes and maintains effective relationships.· Is energetic, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and considerate.· A team player that adds value to the team environment.· Is willing to continually learn and improve.· Ability to provide innovative, constructive, and effective recommendations.· Willing to be flexible with working days and hours.· A passion for sportIn addition, you must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.Who we are:Golf New Zealand Korowhā Aotearoa (GOLF NZ) is a not-for-profit incorporated society with charitable status established in 1910 as the governing body for golf in New Zealand responsible for leading, growing and supporting the game. Golf is the most played sport in New Zealand with over half a million Kiwis playing each year at one of the 390 clubs throughout the country.Golf New Zealand is focused on inspiring increased participation in golf through a range of initiatives, programmes and support services that grow the game and promote diversity and inclusion within the sector. For more information, please refer to our website www.golf.co.nzThe organisation is committed to having a safeguarding culture that safeguards everyone, children, staff, and golf as a sport. We are particularly committed to protecting children from any form of abuse in sport and we seek to ensure their wellbeing in golf and expect the successful candidate to adhere to our safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures, and code of conduct.To apply:If you are interested in this position, please submit your application via the Seek website.Participation Coordinator - Tasman Job in Nelson Central, Tasman - SEEK
