Become a Griffith Sport Event Leader
Applications to become one of the Griffith Sport Event Leaders are open to current Sport and Event Management students (or those with an interest in the field). This program will give you the opportunity to build practical skills to complement your current university studies and, most importantly, increase your graduate employment prospects.
Griffith Sport Event Leaders
Volunteer role
Leaders will work across a range of different sporting events in varying roles in order to develop a well-rounded base of skills. A few of the roles you may be assigned to include:
- Course Marshals and Supervisors
- Finish Line Marshals
- Timing Officials
- Registration and Bag Drop
- Water Station crew
- Event set up and pack down crew
Volunteer incentives
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will receive the following incentives as part of the Griffith Sport Event Leaders program:
- Certificate of Appreciation*
- Event Crew Cap and Water Bottle
- Chance to win 1 of 10 free tickets to the Griffith Sport Ball*
- Event Leader Awards Night Party with 'Event Leader of the Year' and 'Event Spirit' Awards for outstanding service*
- Years of Service recognition pins*
- Professional Written Reference if requested*
- Free lunch & snacks on bump-in days
- Have fun and socialise with like-minded people. Make incredible friends!
- Learn invaluable practical skills that are certain to increase your graduate job prospects
*To be eligible you must volunteer for a minimum of 2 major events throughout the year.
Earn your Griffith Credentials
Eligible Griffith Sport Event volunteers can now receive Griffith Credentials - a new way to showcase your achievements and accomplishments.
Find out more about Griffith Credentials.
*To be eligible you must volunteer for a minimum of 2 major events throughout the year.
Key event dates
It is preferable that all Griffith Sport Event Leaders are available to attend our key event dates for 2026:
- Logan Fun Run: Sunday 31 May 2026
- Toohey Trail Run: Sunday 20 September 2026
As a vital part of the event team, your presence and involvement are important to the successful delivery of these events. Working across both events will give you the opportunity to take on a variety of roles, gain hands-on event experience and further develop your skills.
What happens next
After your application has been reviewed, successful applicants will be invited to join our Event Leaders Facebook group. This is where we’ll share important updates, event information and everything you need to know in the lead-up. From there, we look forward to welcoming you to the team and seeing you at the event!
