Pathways Recruitment Manager

The Pathways Recruitment Manager will be principally responsible for recruitment of players into the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (MWSE) elite pathways program. They will also be responsible for:

• Projection of all junior squads - Current + 2/3 years
• Responsible for the Recruitment and retention of Elite pathways (Harold Matts u17’s, SG Ball u19’s and Jersey Flegg u21’s) and development/academy squads.
• Projection of best junior talent that will play NRL and define their pathway from juniors to NRL
• Meet regularly with Head of Recruitment to discuss squad status and updates
• Identification of all junior squad’s positional needs - consulting regularly with junior staff and identifying local and external talent that may fill those voids
• From NRL down have good knowledge of MWSE players and positional needs for the future, keeping in mind the average debut age is 20.
• Negotiate and oversee all junior contracts and scholarships in conjunction with Head of Recruitment.
• Communicate and meet with all junior staff, players and families (parents)
• Present the club to all potential players and managers in a positive light
• Must communicate and have good relationship with Junior Pathways Manager, and Junior staff
• Regular meetings and contact with Player Managers and build relationships
• Develop and nurture regional scouts across key identified regions, eg QLD, NZ, UK, NSW Country and other codes (and countries if desired)
• Must have knowledge and understanding of in game stats and what represents quality involvement for players of various positions
• Communication where required with NRL Head Coach, MWSE Recruitment Committee and identified NRL Football staff.