Club Development Officer

Did you know that we have a Club Development Officer visiting the Shire of Jerramungup every fortnight?

Sharon Miniter is based in Gnowangerup and visits the Shires of Jerramungup, Kent, Broomehill/Tambellup and Kojonup fortnightly.

What is the role of the Club Development Officer?

Sharon’s role encompasses the following key responsibilities:

1. To provide ongoing support to sporting and recreation clubs throughout the Shire in a coordinated and focused manner.
2. To assist local sporting and recreation clubs:

• meet industry standards,
• increase membership,
• develop long term plans for the future,
• introduce basic management systems, and
• access funding and other support services.

Who pays for the work done by the Club Development Officer?

This position is funded through a Department of Sport and Recreation three-year grant.

What are the benefits of having a Club Development Officer?

Through this network clubs will have access to the latest information on sporting and club development events, training and development sessions, funding opportunities and a quarterly newsletter focusing on local issues. The network will also provide clubs with a link to similar organisations, local governments, state sporting associations, the Department of Sport and Recreation and other relevant sources.

If you would like additional information on how Sharon can help your sporting or recreation club, contact her on 0418 967 493 or by email to Sharon.Miniter@gnowangerup.wa.gov.au