Videographer

Experienced Videographer needed to volunteer for specialist sport project with Phoenix Park Little Athletics in Spearwood.

A person is sought who will take charge of videoing equipment to be used to film young athletes in action which is then stored on lap top computer. The raw vision can be used by coaches to improve athlete technique in real time. A further action would be to use specialist biomechanical software on the video to assess technique changes that would improve performance and reduce the chances of future injury.

The Phoenix Park Little Athletics Club (PPLAC) has supported itself during the last 50 years using parent volunteers. The supply of parent volunteers is limited, so the Club is seeking external help. Also, the new Videographer position will be relatively specialized, and an assessment of members did not reveal anyone with the time and expertise required. It is also felt that it might be advantageous for the position to be filled by someone at arms-length from the Club.

Key Tasks

• Assist the development of the rules that will govern the taking of video of young athletes noting the potentially sensitive nature of this activity.
• Help to translate the rules into written Club by-laws appended to the Club Constitution.
• Be available on Club training nights to video athletes and help coaches in assessing athlete performance.
• Be responsible for equipment maintenance and storage.
• Be responsible for record keeping and destruction when not required.

Volunteer Benefits

• Contribute to a very worthwhile cause - helping the development and training of young people into young adults.
• Be part of the improvement process for athletics.
• Join an established, successful athletics organization.
• Work in an area of increasing interest being performance enhancement and injury prevention.

About Phoenix Park Little Athletics

Phoenix Park Little Athletics Club was established in 1976 and is the oldest club affiliated with the Cockburn Little Athletics Centre.

We encourage the development of physical fitness at an early age for children of all abilities and capabilities.

Our athletes are encouraged to have fun, participate, and achieve their personal best, in a family friendly, supportive, and interactive environment.

** Please note this position is advertised by the Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre on behalf of the above organisation