Pathway Coordinator

Founded in 1893, the Western Australia Rugby Union (Rugby WA) is the governing body of rugby union in the state, providing opportunities and pathways for everyone in the community to participate in our sport.

As an organisation our PURPOSE is to inspire community connection, drive passionate involvement and unite Western Australians on and off the field.

Within our sport, and at Rugby WA, our values and behaviours are at the core of who we are, what we do and how we do it. Our values represent a non-negotiable set of principles that we expect each of our employees to observe unconditionally.

TEAMWORK – Always stronger together.

EXCELLENCE – Achieving the outstanding.

RESPECT – Exemplifying dignity and professionalism.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The strategic objective for this role relates to managing and coordinating the activities related to female development, representative teams and talent pathway programs within Rugby WA.

The role will develop, support and coordinate a range of processes related to Rugby WA’s high-performance programming, including;

• Support player talent identification, coach and staff selection processes for regional, state and academy programs
• Related communications and logistics
• Design academy programs to foster the development of players with the aim of progressing them to the Western Force Academy.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships within our key stakeholders on matters related to the talent management programs and pathway teams.
• Support the upskilling and mentoring of coaches within the academy and representative pathways.
• Ensure the alignment of coaching philosophy with the Western Force Head Coach
• Manage the tour logistics, supporting process and communication related all female state programs, including but not limited to Perth Gold, U16, U18, Schoolgirls – players, coaches and support staff
• Collaborate effectively with Regional and Development centre coaches related to player selection processes, including the related communication process
• Collate, maintain and communicate team training schedules
• Collate data related to High Performance program athletes
• Development and implementation of new programs to engage new and existing participants
• Conduct regular program reviews with stakeholders to identify development and improvement initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 2 years-experience in a similar development and/or High-Performance program delivery role within the sport and recreation industry
• Demonstrable success in program delivery and player development
• Excellent communication and customer service skills and a track record of successful relationship building within a High-Performance environment
• The ability to initiate, monitor and review projects and activities in line with organizational plans
• Demonstrated project management skills, including an ability to analyse, plan, monitor, evaluate and prioritize

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Rugby WA we offer a range of benefits and incentives to our staff, including; 

• Opportunity to work in a global sport, helping us to positively impact the health and wellbeing of the community through active participation in sport
• Free on-site parking at the Rugby WA offices in Floreat
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a fully equipped gym
• Discounts on our partner products and services
• Tickets to sporting events (Western Force)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Active social calendar of events

INTERESTED?

If you are excited at the thought of helping us grow our great game and think you have the required mix of skills and experience, please apply online via Seek.com.au.

Applications close 12pm 26/02/2024.

For further information regarding the role please contact Dane Lazarus, GM Rugby, at ************@rugbywa.com.au

Rugby WA reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than the above date should a suitable candidate be identified. We will commence shortlisting upon receipt of applications so encourage you to apply promptly.

Rugby WA is a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.