Orienteering NSW welcomes a new appointment to co-ordinate our growing volume of development work.
Jim Mackay will take on the role of Development Officer Co-ordinator for ONSW. Jim is in his third year as a member of Uringa Orienteers, becoming vice-president earlier this year.
He has 30 years work experience in the software industry in a variety of roles, and is currently working part-time while resuming studies. Jim recently completed the ASC/AIS Community Coaching General Coaching Principles accreditation course.
Jim's son Finn this year made his debut in the NSW All Schools Team that competed at the Australian championships in Ballarat a fortnight ago.
Jim's role will be to gather and coordinate development resources and prioritise development activities, for programs such as the Australian Sports Commission's Sporting Schools Program, and other ONSW development activities.
He will be also looking to assist clubs and individuals in their development activities.
"Looking for a sport that suited my son, I tried a summer series event at Forestville in October 2012. We both enjoyed it and since then we have experienced bush events that I have enjoyed immensely," said Jim.
"I am now completely immersed in all things orienteering and firmly of the opinion that it is deserving of a much higher profile in Australia. I am really excited to have an opportunity to work for Orienteering NSW and gain more converts!"
