Bowls Coordinator
Full-time Bowls Coordinator
Northmead, Sydney NSW
Management (Sport & Recreation)
Full time
$75,000 – $90,000 per year dependent on experience
About Northmead Bowling Club
Northmead Bowling Club has served the local community for many decades, offering a welcoming environment for both competitive and social lawn bowls. With well-maintained greens, a friendly membership base and a commitment to promoting bowls to all ages, the Club prides itself on combining tradition with accessibility. We support pennant bowls, social bowls, barefoot bowls, and community-based events — with a history of fostering participation, club spirit and sporting values.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and organised Bowls Coordinator to oversee all bowls-related activities at Northmead Bowling Club. This role is central to promoting the sport, growing membership, delivering events, and managing club bowling operations.
You will:
Develop and deliver the club’s annual bowls program (pennant, social, mixed, barefoot and junior bowls)
Coordinate training and coaching sessions, working with coaches, umpires and volunteers
Manage event scheduling, draws, entries and results for tournaments, club championships and external carnivals
Promote bowls activities — including barefoot bowls, corporate and social bowls nights — to attract new players and community groups
Work with the club committee to support member recruitment and retention, including junior and social bowls programs
Maintain records (e.g. membership, registrations, BowlsLink, attendance) and handle administrative tasks
Liaise with green-keeping staff to schedule green usage and ensure facilities are well kept
Communicate with members, handle enquiries, and provide high-quality customer service
Assist with club marketing — social media, website updates, newsletters, event promotion
What We’re Looking For
Strong knowledge of lawn bowls (playing, coaching or administration)
Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of lawn bowls through any combination of playing, coaching, or administration experience
Experience coordinating bowls or similar club sporting activities (coaching, events, memberships)
Minimum 3-5 years of experience coordinating bowls
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to engage with a variety of people — members, new bowlers, volunteers, community groups
Proficiency with basic computer tools (e.g. Word, Excel, email) and ideally familiarity with bowls administration systems (e.g. BowlsLink)
A current Working With Children Check (for junior bowls), and First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
Permanent residency status required for this position
Applicants must hold either Australian citizenship or permanent residency status
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape the bowls program and grow our membership base
A friendly club culture with supportive members and committee
Variety in duties — from competitive pennant bowls to social and community engagement
Flexible working hours aligned to bowls schedules (evenings, weekends)
Opportunity to contribute to the long-term development of the Club
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your bowls experience and why you are interested in the role to: marki@doylo.com.au.
Applications close on: Monday 29th Dember 2025
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Location
Northmead Bowling Club
How to apply?
Contact Mark Irrgang by email marki@doylo.com.au or phone
Applications close on December 29, 2025
