Full-time (3 year contract)

Develop and Implement Childcare Centre Programs: Introduce baseball to children in childcare centres, providing their first experience with the sport in a safe and engaging space, while linking them to local club competitions or junior T-Ball pathways.

Organise Girls’ Pre-season T-Ball Carnivals: Deliver regionally based participation events that allow young female players to experience baseball and create additional playing opportunities and pathways.

After School Sports Programs: Create and facilitate baseball programs aimed at female youth, giving participants the opportunity to experience baseball in a social or school setting.

Female-specific Skills Clinics: Develop and deliver clinics focused on playing and officiating skills to support the growth of youth and adult women in baseball.

Coordinate Come and Try Events: Host region-specific events to engage female players of all ages, giving them the opportunity to connect with local clubs and explore baseball.

Support Women’s League Competitions: Assist in supporting women’s leagues in high-demand regions and create programs that celebrate women’s and girls’ involvement in baseball at the club level.

Female Pathways: Help support and develop female pathways and playing opportunities, from grassroots participation to competition, ensuring a clear progression for players of all ages and skill levels while fostering an inclusive and encouraging environment.

Inclusivity: Support and develop Baseball Queensland’s diversity and inclusivity programs, providing opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to participate, while ensuring everyone feels welcome, included, and valued within the baseball community.

• Passionate about growing female participation in sports, particularly baseball
• Experience in sport development, event planning, or community engagement
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of baseball is desirable but not essential

• Employment subject to a Police history check
• Hold a current driver’s licence with access to own vehicle
• Working with Children “Blue Card”

• Laptop
• Mobile phone
• Fuel allowance

Part Time (5 hours per week)

Coach Grade 2 @ $34.61 per hour.

Opportunities for additional hours available through school and program delivery.

• Previous experience in sports development, coaching, or a related field.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for baseball and sports development.
• Experience working with children and young people is highly desirable.

* BQ can assist in applying for your Blue Card and/ or achieving a Level of Baseball Coach Accreditation

• Liaison and Co-Ordination: Collaborate with local clubs in Cairns to assist in the rollout of participation and coach education programs
• Program Delivery: Deliver engaging and effective Baseball participation sessions to school-aged children.
• Coach Development: Work with and support local community junior club coaches with existing BQ initiatives 
• Expand Baseball5 : Actively promote and grow Baseball5 by introducing it to schools and community groups, organising events, and creating pathways for continued participation. 

Casual – Requisite equipment and apparel will be provided by Baseball QLD

• Driver’s licence and own transport
• Working with Children Check- Blue Card
• Community Sport – Essential coaching course
• Current Baseball Coach Accreditation – Available to work during school hours  

* BQ can assist in applying for your Blue Card and/ or achieving a Level of Baseball Coach Accreditation

• Good communication skills 
• Adaptability (ability to adapt the delivery of a program to suit the needs of participants) 
• Highly organised  
• Well presented 
• Reliable and punctual 

Location 

• Brisbane and Surrounds
• Gold Coast
• Townsville
• Cairns

Dates & Times  

• During school hours 
• Hours will vary and subject to availability and bookings