Club Capability Coordinator (Training & Education)

About the role

Surf Life Saving NSW is looking for an organised, adaptable and relationship-focused Club Capability Coordinator (Training & Education) to help priority clubs build sustainable patrolling and training capability. Based at the SLSNSW Headquarters in Belrose and reporting to the Club Services Manager, the role works with clubs, volunteer training managers and the Training & Education team to identify training needs, strengthen trainer and assessor capability and coordinate training delivery. It also leads the design, implementation and evaluation of a new training administration support service for priority clubs.

Key responsibilities

• Consult with priority clubs and volunteer training managers to identify current and emerging training needs, including the awards needed to support patrol capability.
• Identify gaps in trainer and assessor capability and develop practical plans to address them.
• Prioritise club training support using data, consultation and local knowledge, and develop agreed training plans with clubs, branches and stakeholders.
• Recruit, coordinate and support a pool of casual trainers and assessors, and coordinate courses and other training activities.
• Support co-delivery and development opportunities for probationary trainers and assessors, and maintain oversight of training activity, availability and progress.
• Gather feedback from clubs, participants, trainers and assessors to improve future support.
• Design and run a pilot training administration support service, establish clear processes and service expectations, and evaluate it with recommendations for future delivery.
• Lead and support the Club Capability Administration Officer in providing course and skills-maintenance administration, and attend club, branch and SLSNSW meetings as required.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience coordinating training, education or capability-building initiatives.
• Experience working with volunteers, community organisations or stakeholder groups with differing needs.
• Experience coordinating or supporting trainers, facilitators, assessors or a casual workforce.
• Experience in Surf Life Saving, a volunteer-led organisation, or the broader sport, emergency-service or community sector is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of vocational education and training, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or experience designing and evaluating a pilot or new support service is advantageous.
• Availability for some evening and weekend work, and a current driver's licence.

Required skills

• Strong organisational skills and good digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and online systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work directly with clubs and volunteers across NSW.
• Continued learning and development opportunities.
• Onsite parking at headquarters, Fitness Passport discounts and employee assistance program support.
• Salary packaging benefits and modern facilities with staff amenities.

Applications are made via SEEK.