Sport development officer
Mildura Basketball Association

Is your ideal career to balance your love of Sport and Recreation with Administration? This opportunity with the Mildura Basketball Association is an ideal placement for a student currently studying in Sports and Recreation and/or Business Administration to gain skills with a growing Association.
Make Mildura Basketball Association your next phone call to find out more.


This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Sport and Recreation and/or Business Administration to gain skills with a very busy Association.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it? Make
Mildura Basketball Association your next phone call to find out more.

Skills You Might Learn

- Communication
- Teamwork
- Punctuality
- Presentation
- Problem solving
- Planning
- Initiative
- Hygiene
- Working under supervision
- Industry specific OH&S
The student may also be exposed to industry specific knowledge and skills which will relate to their secondary school studies. These include:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Experiencing daily functions of the administrative and organizational side of a Sporting Association
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation
- Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers

Typical Tasks & Duties

The student will undertake duties as part of a professional and hardworking team in the Sports and Recreation Administration area. The student will complete basic administrative duties as well as sport and recreation tasks as instructed. The student will work under the direct supervision of the General Manager Administration.
Administration Tasks Include;
- Contribution to health and safety of self and others
- Deliver customer service
- Work effectively in a business environment
- Process and maintain information
- Handle mail
- Communicate verbally and electronically
- Produce and alter simple documents
- Participate in sustainable work practices
Sport & Recreation Tasks Include;
- Assist with junior activity sessions
- Follow instructions in an emergency situation
- Maintain industry specific knowledge
- Work alongside our night staff for competition nights

Student Requirements

Students who show genuine interest in a Sports & Recreation/Business Administration career are strongly encouraged to consider a future placement with the Mildura Basketball Association to develop industry specific skills.
Whilst the student is attending the work placemen they are expected to:
- Dress appropriately
- Maintain personal hygiene
- Be punctual
- Follow instruction
- Demonstrate interest by participating in tasks and work duties
- Act in accordance with OH&S standards
- Work within a team
- Respect Mildura Basketball Association and personal property
- Demonstrate industry knowledge
- Take their Log Book to placement each day


Whilst the students is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

Mildura Basketball Association urges students to use their judgement when choosing work attire. The business has a smart casual dress code policy, with emphasis on maintaining comfort and ability to participate in physical demands where necessary. To assist your choices, here are some recommendations:
- Neat Casual sports attire
- Non-slip enclosed shoes
- Avoid graphic tees/jumpers
- Maintain personal hygiene and presentation


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

KMART Mildura is a supplier of appropriate Sport and Recreation Administration worksite clothing.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

Buslink Sunraysia: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: http://buslink.com.au/your-bus-service/mildura/

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• BSB20115 - Certificate II in Business
• BSB30115 - Certificate III in Business
• BSB30412 - Certificate III in Business Administration
• SIS20115 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• SIS30115 - Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
• SIS30313 - Certificate III in Fitness