BTS Junior Development Officer

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Roles and Responsibilities

The primary role of the BTS Junior Development Officer is to create a pathway or process which recruits and develops junior players in Southern Tasmania.

This role will include:

• Create and implement junior player recruitment strategies in Southern Tasmania.
• Develop and implement new initiatives to promote and develop junior players in Southern Tasmania.
• Be the primary contact point of parents and junior players wishing to learn more about playing options for juniors.
• Form relationships with Bowls Australia’s Regional Bowls Manager Tasmania with the goal of recruiting junior players to lawn bowls.
• Assist Clubs at their invitation in running a number of “come and try” or “meet the coach” days inviting potential junior players to come and experience lawn bowls.
• Work with the BTS Southern Junior Coach and Selectors to identify and recommend possible junior players to represent BTS at Bowls Tasmania Junior Statewide Challenge events.
• Liaise with the Bowls Tasmania Director responsible for Junior Development with the possibility of joining the Bowls Tasmania Junior Development Committee by invitation.

Employment Status

This is a voluntary position.

Essential Qualifications

• Can communicate effectively.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Must have a current Working with Vulnerable People Card.
• Desirable to have completed the Bowls Australia Club Coach course.

Essential Reference Tool

Bowls Australia – Developing junior bowls:  policy and guidelines.

Approved by BTS Board
20 July 2020.

Review: June 2025.