Active Recreation Advisor

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Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Make an impact on the wellbeing of rangatahi in our region through Active Recreation.Join a fun team driven by a love of their community and a passion for physical activity.About UsSport Otago is the leading body for all things sport, play, and active recreation in the Otago region. We have a commitment to upholding the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and this forms part of our strategy. We are invested in providing leadership, support, and expertise to the people of our region to enhance their wellbeing through physical activity and help them enjoy active and healthy lives.About the RoleThe Active Recreation Advisor plays a crucial role in ensuring rangatahi (youth aged 12-18) in Otago have access to a diverse range of quality active recreation opportunities. This is achieved by building partnerships with key stakeholders such as youth groups, schools, and community organisations, and supporting them to co-design and deliver programmes that meet the needs of young people. The role involves coordinating youth leadership panels, advocating for policies that promote youth engagement in physical activity, and strengthening Sport Otago's expertise in active recreation and youth development.Your role will encompass:Identifying opportunities to improve and expand active recreation for rangatahi.Co-designing and facilitating initiatives with youth and partner organisations.Leading a Youth Leadership Panel to guide local youth physical activity programmes.Building relationships with schools, youth groups, and recreation providers.Providing expertise, advice, and coordinating collaborative forums.Advocating for active recreation policies and safe environments for rangatahi.Ensuring initiatives align with Sport Otago's objectives.Ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.Applying Sport Otago's leadership principles, ensuring inclusivity, equity, and cultural responsiveness in all activities.Collaborating with the wider Sport Otago team to enhance the organisation's profile.To succeed in this role, you will have:Relevant qualification or experience in active recreation and working with rangatahi.Experience achieving positive outcomes with youth.Strong commitment to physical activity's impact on youth wellbeing.Excellent relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.Proven ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and handle confidential matters.Collaborative, innovative, and adaptable team player.Proficient in Microsoft programs, with a commitment to professional development.Aligned with Sport Otago's values and holding a current driver's license.Culture is important to us, and we want to hire the right people to support our mahi. As such, if you don't quite fit the above but you're keen to work with us, please apply and we can discuss. You will happily fit in with our team if you also value the following:Diversity and inclusion – our team represents the diverse community we serve.Community focused individual who wants to genuinely impact the people in your community.Supportive, approachable, and customer focused.We also have a tonne of benefits working with us, including:Flexi hours.Flexible working arrangements.Sports leave.Social Club.Professional Development opportunities.Wellness Days.If you are looking to join a fantastic group of people and think you have what it takes, then don't delay, submit your CV and cover letter now! Don't wait until the closing date to apply as we will be reviewing applications as we go.A full Position Description is available on the Sport Otago website: www.sportotago.co.nzPlease note that enquiries after Thursday 19 December may not be responded to until Wednesday 8 January. This is after we close to applications, so if you are unsure then please apply and it can be discussed further then.Please apply via the Seek website.Applications close on Wednesday 1 January 2025
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