Job Description

UniActive is seeking multiple Sports Officers to oversee the smooth delivery of our scheduled sports competitions on the University of Wollongong campus. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is confident making decisions, communicating with a diverse range of people, and managing the fast-paced environment of competition nights.

As the key on-site contact for players, team managers and officials, you will help ensure competitions run safely, fairly and on time while providing a welcoming and professional experience for all participants.

This is primarily an evening competition-based role, with availability required across scheduled competition nights.

About the Role

Reporting to the Sports Manager and working closely with the Competition Coordinator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and administration of competition nights.

You will oversee competition areas, coordinate referees and officials, support participants, manage minor issues as they arise, and ensure competition results and relevant information are accurately recorded.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of sport, focusing on Oztag, basketball and soccer who can remain calm under pressure, communicate confidently and make fair, timely decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduled competitions to ensure games run safely, smoothly and on time.
• Prepare courts, fields and competition areas prior to the commencement of play.
• Monitor competition areas throughout the night and respond to operational issues as they arise.
• Assist with player registration and eligibility checks where required.
• Monitor officiating standards and identify areas requiring follow-up.
• Assist with officiating or umpiring duties where required.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for team managers, players and officials.
• Assist with fixture changes, team requests and competition communications.
• Complete incident, injury and complaint reports where required.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations relevant to the sports being facilitated.
• Assist with other UniActive sports programs, school holiday programs, birthday parties and events where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about sport and creating positive experiences for participants.
• Confident supervising competitions and making quick, fair decisions under pressure.
• An effective communicator who is comfortable speaking with individuals, teams and groups.
• Professional, approachable and able to build positive relationships with participants and officials.
• Knowledgeable about the rules and regulations of a variety of sports.

Experience & Qualifications

The following experience and qualifications are highly regarded:

• Experience playing, coaching and/or officiating sport.
• Sports officiating, refereeing or umpiring qualifications.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Valid Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)

In return, we offer the following perks and benefits:

We have a generous package on offer to ensure you get the most out of your Pulse experience:

• Free Pulse Perks membership, which includes discounts at various food and retail outlets on campus and access to freebies and competitions throughout the year.
• Free membership to UniActive with access to the gym and pool

About us

UOW Pulse is a not-for-profit organisation that enhances campus life for students and staff through events, entertainment and experiences. We work across a diverse range of outlets and commercial sectors to provide and deliver a memorable experience for the entire UOW community.

UOW Pulse is a proud Child Safe Organisation. We take the safety of children and young people that we employ, support and care for seriously, and have a zero tolerance for child abuse. We have strict guidelines, policies, procedures, processes and training in place to support our teams in interacting with and working alongside children and young people. We aim to create a reflective culture of continuous improvement, where advocacy for children and young people is championed. The wellbeing of children and young people is at the forefront of what we do and the decisions we make. Hear what the children at Kids’ Uni have to say.

For more information, or to request a copy of the job description email pulse-people@uow.edu.au. To apply, upload a current resume and cover letter outlining why you believe you're a good fit for the role.

Applications close on Sunday 20th September at 5pm.

UOW Pulse reserves the right to interview candidates and fill the position prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant is found

UOW Pulse is the social hub of the University of Wollongong. We offer entertainment and activities, food and retail, children’s services, student engagement, sport, recreation and much more. We offer a quality community to complement the student’s academic life with our sole purpose being to create the ultimate dynamic and engaging campus environment to enhance the community university campus experience. UOW Pulse prides itself on living its individual values of Support, Community, Agility, Quality and Play, within and incorporating the values of Integrity, Passion, Courage, Excellence and Collaboration.