Sport Manager

ANU Sport is an independent incorporated association that delivers sport, fitness and recreation services and opportunities to the ANU Community. ANU Sport is a UniSport Australia and Elite Athlete Friendly University member institution and the ANU is a member of the Group of 8, Australia’s eight leading universities. 

We exist to facilitate connections within the campus community through health, well-being and sport. Our aim is to enhance and grow the opportunities for students and the ANU community to engage in sport, fitness, and recreation, promoting well-being and balanced lifestyles. ANU Sport is responsible for the operation and management of the ANU Sport Fitness Centre and all the University sport and recreation facilities, along with supporting over 30 sport and recreation clubs and delivering social and competitive sporting programs. 

The role of Sport Manager is key in leading and enhancing the organisation of sport activities across the University community. This role will requirement management of full time and causal staff, in addition to frequent engagement of members and participants involved in affiliated Clubs, programs and activities hosted by ANU Sport. The Sport Manager will be an escalation point for all sport related activities and may be required to work out of business hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing all key deliverables of the Sport Business Unit
• Development and oversight of the sport budget and strategy direction
• Management and development of the Sport Teams’ staff
• Leading the delivery and promotion of social sport and recreation programs
• Responsibility for affiliated club coordination
• Oversee the coordination of the ANU’s representative sports teams and engagement with UniSport Australia activities and Events.
• Oversight of Interhall Sport program and Academic and Residential College fitness and wellbeing programs
• Management and coordination of the Elite Athlete support programs
• Oversee the delivery of the ANU Sports Scholarship Program
• Develop and implement policy and procedures, including oversight of Member Protection management
• Lead inclusion and diversity initiatives and further enhance and implement the associated framework. 
• Support the marketing and promotion of events targeting student involvement and achievement
• Manage relationships with sporting associations, ANU Sport Affiliated clubs and student groups
• Be responsible for engaging and enhancing student leadership, involvement, and achievement. 
• Other duties as directed.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS 

• ANU Sport Sports Team – organisational cohesion and efficiency
• ANU Sport Management and Board – organisational cohesion and direction
• ANU Sport Affiliated Clubs – Executive Club Committee and members
• ANU University Experience – Clinical Services, Student Safety and Wellbeing, Respectful Relationships, and Student Life
• ANU Residential Experience – Central Team, Heads of Hall, Student Sports Reps
• UniSport Australia – representative opportunities and advocacy
• Sports industry – leading practice and organisation philosophy

Our ideal candidate is an experienced Sport Manager with a passion for managing and delivering sports programs. Experience in the tertiary sector would be highly considered.   You are someone who wants to work with good people and make a difference.  You have a desire to bring your extensive knowledge to bear on a new challenge. 

• Proven capacity to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment that covers a wide variety of issues;
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills;
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills;
• A strong background in sport/club management and governance;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
• Willingness to initiate and implement positive change and to exercise judgement.

Our Culture 

At ANU Sport we have a strong focus on bringing out the best in people, both our students and our staff.  This is reflected in our commitment to professional development and a core belief that supporting staff to grow in their role benefits the entire organisation.   

We pride ourselves on our culture that values honesty, passion, connectivity, and being progressive. We are open minded, welcoming, and accepting of people, ideas and new ways of thinking. We empower each other to be proactively solutions focused to support the organisations’ purpose. We hold ourselves and each other accountable through clarity and review and take responsibility for fostering and maintaining a positive and motivating environment. Through these values and agreed behaviours we strive to be a high-performing team focused on we deliver the best student sport and recreation experience for the University community.  

How to Apply 

Please submit a resume and no more than two page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and addressing why you believe you will be a strong fit for the ANU Sport team to ****@anu-sport.com.au by 9.00am, Wednesday 26 June 2024.