Community Sport & Recreation Coach

Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?
With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

About the Role

The Community Sport and Recreation Coach is responsible for delivering culturally sensitive, engaging, and inclusive sport and recreation programs to diverse groups of people. The role involves facilitating a range of structured, inclusive and fun sport and recreation activities that promote physical well-being, teamwork, and leadership, while addressing the unique cultural needs of participants. This position will contribute to the empowerment, development, and integration of participants from various cultural backgrounds, helping them build confidence, social connections, and life skills. This is a vital role in managing stakeholder and participant relationships by delivering high standard programs.

This is a casual position, based in Logan with community/outreach - primary/secondary and community hubs (coverage across Southeast Queensland (Brisbane City, Logan City, Ipswich and Gold Coast LGAs)

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success. 

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum Qualification: Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation or equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Community Development, or related field
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) in Queensland
• First Aid and CPR Certification 

• Deep understanding of cultural diversity and inclusion principles
• Ability to communicate effectively across different cultural contexts
• Sensitivity to cultural nuances and potential barriers to participation
• Extensive knowledge of various sports and recreational activities
• Ability to modify activities for different skill levels and abilities
• Strong understanding of sports coaching principles and techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active listening and empathy
• Strong group facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Skills in curriculum development for sports and recreation
• Ability to design inclusive and engaging program content
• Proficiency in monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness
• Proficient in using digital tools and software for program management
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities
• Basic data analysis and reporting skills

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 30th May 2025

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at [email protected] or call us on 0410 801184.

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at [email protected]

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.