Recreation Coordinator

Recreation Coordinator - Fair Game Australia Limited Are you looking for the experience of a lifetime? Do you love traveling? The outdoors? Connecting with and learning from locals? Position Description Fair Game is a not-for-profit organisation that believes sport and fitness are integral components of a healthy lifestyle. Through the provision of recycled sporting equipment, sport and health education programs we aim to: reduce the risk of lifestyle related disease, build social cohesion and improve mental well-being. Our beneficiaries include rural, regional and remote communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, CALD communities and low socio-economic demographics. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Recreation Coordinator to lead our volunteer trips across regional and remote Western Australia. This is your chance to combine adventure with purpose delivering sport, health, and wellness programs that make a real difference in communities across the state. If you're a natural leader with a heart for impact and a head for logistics, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities Engage participants in Fair Game programs – for both ‘Game On’ (sport) and ‘Healthy Communities’ (health promotion) activities Plan sessions in conjunction with local stakeholders and community members Evaluate and coordinate Fair Game programs Encourage participants and other community members to participate in Fair Game activities Train adult community members in Game On activities so they are skilled to run sessions outside of Fair Game trips Promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices through modelling positive behaviours Support larger sporting activities coordinated by local stakeholders (e.g. carnivals, festivals), and liaise with community members to interpret and enforce rules and regulations relating to sport Work closely with remote communities to book Fair Game visits Plan and organize trip logistics Organize your team of volunteers (2–3 volunteers) and conduct pre‑trip briefings and trainings with management Lead regional trips (about 20 over the course of the year) and serve as the trip leader while in the regions Conduct program evaluations during and at the end of trips Help deliver on our vision of creating an equitable, healthier and more sustainable Australia The Recreation Coordinator role will travel about 20 weeks out of the year, with scheduling dependent on community needs. Accommodation will be a mixture of hotels, donated community housing and school classrooms (with luxurious blow‑up mattresses) depending on availability in the region. The work schedule may include weekend days on the road, which can be taken as time in lieu (pre‑arranged with management). Desired Qualities and Qualifications A good organiser and leader Like working with people from all different walks of life Willing to work a non‑standard work week Work well under pressure and can think on your feet Working with Children Check National Police Clearance University degree in sports science, health sciences, education or similar Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related field Experience in sports coaching, health promotion and/or education program delivery Experience in project planning Experience working with volunteers Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Experience working with and/or living in regional or remote locations Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders Remuneration A salary of $80k to $88k per annum (+ super) depending on experience. When travelling on trips, your accommodation, food, and travel will be paid for. How to Apply To apply please provide your resume and one-page cover letter addressing the eligibility criteria and how your skills and experience make you suitable for the position. Candidates must have existing entitlements to work in Australia. Fair Game is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds with the requisite experience and skills to apply. Job Closing Date and Interviews Please contact ****@fairgame.org.au for more information. Applications close January 2nd 2026. Interviews will not be conducted before this date. #J-18808-Ljbffr