Key Selection Criteria

Helping the job applicant

Key Selection Criteria (KSC) play a very important part in the process of recruiting a person to fill a job vacancy. Usually the writer of a Job Description will include a section in which 5 or 6 Key Selection Criteria are stated. When the job is advertised, persons interested in the job will access the Job Description and by looking at the Key Selection Criteria will form a view as to whether their skills and experience fit the job on offer.

Helping the selection panel

The Key Selection Criteria also assist the selector or selection panel responsible for selecting a person to fill the job vacancy. Generally, the applicant for the job will be asked one question for each KSC by the selector(s) to probe for knowledge, experience and skills that may be relevant. The applicant usually has 5-10 minutes to respond to each question and put their case.

Examples of Key Selection Criteria

The following Key Selection Criteria were taken from a range of sport and recreation job descriptions. They are not in any order of relevance.

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant experience.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the sport of . . . . . . and a demonstrated ability to promote . . . . . . effectively.
Experience in coordinating a variety of customer service oriented activities and/or professional development opportunities.
Experience in database generation and maintenance
Demonstrated ability to manage, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate programs and projects.
Demonstrate a capacity to manage their own time, and to establish and meet timelines
Experience in dealing with customer service enquiries and telephone enquiries
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in administering the principles of volunteer management as they relate to sports development.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a team member with the ability to network, consult with key clients and members at all levels.
A high level of oral and written communication, public relations, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Proven experience in strategic planning, and the ability to assist clubs with their planning.
Demonstrated skill in both oral and written communication including preparation of correspondence, reports and submissions of a routine and substantive nature.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of the computer and computer software, especially Microsoft Office and the Internet.