Junior Rugby Manager

LOCATION: 470 McCullough Street, Macgregor 4109

REPORTS TO: General Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE: Junior Rugby Participation Manager is responsible for the management of SJRC including the quality and quantity of all participants registered with the Sunnybank Junior Rugby Club.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Rugby Development

• Plan the Junior Participation Program in collaboration with the other Rugby Department staff members
• Develop program curriculum content and experiences that will both assure and improve the quality of all included participants
• Monitor the performance of all registered participants and supervise a system of feedback and review
• Manage a range of community engagement programs that support the growth of Junior Rugby participation at Sunnybank Junior Rugby Union Club

Event Management

Manage the participation experiences of all included participants, including but not limited to:

• Training
• Matches (trials, fixtures, sanctioned matches)
• Educational activities (courses, seminars, workshops etc.)
• Clinics and extension programs

Recruitment & Retention

Supervise the recruitment and retention of registered participants, including:

• Manage a range of databases of all registered participants
• Analyse and review the data for gaps and trends
• Manage a community-based schools’ program to increase participation for recruitment in the local region

Administration

Assist with the administration and management of Sunnybank Junior Rugby Club as required in the areas of;

• Communication (including but not limited to website, social media and newsletters)
• Finance (including but not limited to Xero tasks, the POS system, ordering and stock)
• Availability, cleanliness and maintenance for the overall integrity and security of the facility
• Prepare regular reports that communicate critical issues and recommendations that may assist with future management

External Relationships

• Maintain a network of contacts with local schools, communities and clubs and assist with their rugby needs.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Desirable

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in business, sports management or similar.
• Current Level 2 Coach Accreditation 
• Current First Aid & CPR

Essential

• Current Smart Rugby - Rugby Australia
• Current Level 1 Match Official - Rugby Australia
• Blue Card

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Computer literacy with Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe (desirable), file management, competition management systems (Rugby Xplorer) and social media
• Customer service and communication skills and experience
• Current knowledge and familiarity with RA, QRU and BJRU By-laws and policies

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a ‘hands-on’ approach.
• The desire to succeed through the pursuit and implementation of identified objectives.
• The desire to learn and think innovatively within sports business administration.
• A collaborative style with the ability to listen to and respect the views of others.
• Able to work unsupervised, prioritise tasks and deliver to deadlines.
• Complies with rules and procedures / i.e. follows procedures and is used to working within standards.
• Adept at relationship building, able to develop strong and trusted relationships with professional bodies such as BJRU, QRU, as well as with parents, players and volunteers.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Discreet and respectful of personal information, having managed and maintained confidentiality in the past.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The nature of tasks and relationships required will include evening and weekend work.

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