Seeking Bowls Coach/Coordinator

The Hoppers Crossing Club is seeking a hands on professional to fulfil the role of Bowls Coach/Co-Ordinator.

The successful applicant will report directly to Hoppers Crossing Club CEO.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Bowls Coach/Coordinator is the focal point for the overall co-ordination of Lawn Bowls at the Hoppers Crossing Club Ltd.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

The effective co-ordination, participation in and development of bowling activities at the club.
To promote the game of bowls throughout the community.
To improve the competitiveness of the club in all areas of bowls eg: Pennants.
Introduce additional bowls events Eg: Tournaments, Corporate, Social & Barefoot bowls.
To improve player skills.
Promote and grow a school’s program to comply with Bowls Victoria standards.
To attract sponsorship. Report & Liaise with the CEO/ Board and Bowls Committee details of sponsorship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To Operate within the constitution of the Hoppers Crossing Club Ltd and the Hoppers Bowls Club.
To attend, report at tournament and bowls meetings to effectively co-ordinate the smooth running of major bowls, special events and the preparation of the yearly bowls calendar.
To support, assist & liaise with the Bowls committee and to attend meetings when and as required.
Promote the Bowls Carnivals/Tournaments and activities associated with club events and championships, including pennants.
To attend, support and chair the Pennant selection committee.
To communicate all correspondence in relation to bowls matters to the Bowls Committee, including visitations by other bowling/social clubs.
To attend coaches’ meetings.
Research, develop, recommend, and administer innovative strategies to enhance the game of bowls.
Ensure that the Bowls Committee is kept informed of all relevant issues.
To ensure that the bowls operation adhere to all Hoppers Crossing Ltd policies, procedures and legislation.

CLUB MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

To be the central focus person between the club and the bowlers.
To communicate and update the schedule of upcoming Bowls events, including visitations from other clubs and sporting organisations.
To communicate all bowls related correspondence to required areas.
Demonstrate Safe Work Practices in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and other safety requirements.

MARKETING REQUIREMENTS:

To actively promote the club, in house and sporting events, to members, visitors and the wider community.
To actively promote, assist and implement membership drives in the local community and in schools.
To provide excellent customer service to all persons, through telephone and on-line enquiries.
To seek sponsorship deals, in conjunction with the club and the Bowls Committee.

DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING/RECRUITMENT:

Developing and implementing player coaching and skill development programs, in conjunction with other internal coaches, for all bowling standards.
To promote the Hoppers Crossing Club Ltd pathway to entice bowlers to join the club.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applications close Sunday 30^th July, 2023

If you have the necessary skills and passion for this position, then please apply via email to:
Steve Bartlett
s_bartlett1952@hotmail.com
0411 158 621

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