Sport development officer
La Trobe University – La Trobe Sport

Available for Term 4 placements. This is a fantastic way for students to gain experience with highly experienced staff committed to quality customer service in the sports and recreation industry. Providing a variety of recreational facilities, this placement will be across the La Trobe Sports Stadium and Indoor Sports Centre at La Trobe University, Bundoora. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable student who is passionate about community, health, and fitness.

Skills You Might Learn

What skills you might learn during this placement:
- Workplace communication
- Teamwork
- Key sports and recreation industry knowledge
- Problem solving
- Technology initiative
- Planning and organising
- Self Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Facility operations
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

The tasks and duties in this workplace will be:
- Sport management
- Customer service
- Facility management (setup for events, sport equipment)
- Event management
- Assist gym staff
- Assist with school programs
- Administration

Student Requirements

- Positive, friendly attitude and a strong passion for the sports and recreation industry
- Be able to stand for long periods, get your hands dirty, be willing to be outdoors, enjoy being around younger students

Dress Requirements

You will be required to wear sneakers or comfortable shoes, neat casual clothing (black shorts or jeans no holes, plain top, polo if possible and bring a hat that must be worn. Hair is to be neat and tidy at all times

Special Transport Requirements

Easy access to Public Transports

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIS20115 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• SIS30115 - Certificate III in Sport and Recreation