Sport Programs Manager, Hunter (Spm)

Position Purpose

Under the guidance of the Group CEO and Regional General Manager the Sport Program Manager’s role exists to ensure the effective management, coordination, planning and delivery of the organisation’s sport program operations. Providing leadership and support to volunteer staff, including coaches, in both Hunter Academy of Sport’s region 

Key Responsibilities

You will play a vital role in the effective management of the academies sports programs. This will include handling of all sport program related activities. 

The role works very closely with the Hunter region’s Programs Administration Officer, the Central Coast Sport Programs team and also oversees the delivery of Strength and Conditioning and other High Performance Support program needs.  

General 

• Special focus on recruitment, retention and management of coaches & volunteers in the region of program administration and planning.
• Working with the CEO, key staff and other NSW Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) in rolling out state-wide RAS talent pathway programs, aligned where possible with state sporting bodies, SSO’s, and national sporting bodies, NOSO’s.
• The SPM will also oversee the sport components of our major event, the Academy Games, as well as design the sport components and content of program camps.
• Be responsible for the operation of the program including all aspects of SSO MOUs
• Ensure Child Protection and First Aid requirements are in place for all staff and volunteers
• Be a vital part of the staff team that manages the Hunter and Central Coast Academies of Sport.

Programs:

• Oversee Sport programs administration and management. The professional delivery of the Sporting Programs will include dealings with key stakeholders and clients including:
•  State Sporting Organisations (SSO’s)
•  Athletes
•  Program Staff (coaches, squad managers)
•  Local / Regional / State / National Sporting Organisations
•  Sport Sponsors, Partners and Suppliers
•  Performance Support Partners (e.g., Health Service Providers, Sports        Science, Venue Operators)
• Parents and Guardians
• Maintenance and creation of the calendar for each individual sport program in partnership with coaches and SSO’s
• Work directly with individual program coaches and volunteers to ensure the running of relevant programs.
• Oversee all venue bookings and requirements for effective program delivery.
• Efficiently manage, coordinate and plan ALL aspects to the Sporting Programs including training schedules (including practical and educational components) including special events such as orientation / uniform presentation evenings, guest coaching appearances, and squad camps & tours.
• Working with the Regional Manager, accurately budget each sporting program before implementation and report (actual v budget) on completion the financial success of each program offered to the market.
• Work with the Senior Managers to ensure the regular and effective use of available technology is incorporated into Sport Programs (e.g., video analysis, heart-rate monitors, UON sports science testing) and that all relevant results are reported back to athletes (and coaches) in a timely manner (with support of the program admin officer)
• Ensure relationships with State Sporting Organisations are robust and all sporting programs with MOU’s are maintained.  MOU Agreement entitlements to be reported against ‘evidence-based reports’ which will ensure all contractual entitlements are delivered by the respective organisations.
• Working closely with the program admin officer to manage the athlete data base.
• Working closely with the Regional Manager to undertake ongoing research into potential growth sports programs for the organisation.
• At the completion of each sporting program provide a full evaluation
• Assist other event and admin staff with the overall planning and effective delivery of the annual ClubsNSW Academy Games event / tour and other sport related camps.
• With the support of the program admin officer ensure athletes and parents are kept up to date on all things specific to program delivery.
• Continually meet and maintain the high standards of RAS Ltd.
• Provide informative sports program reports / updates to the Board of Directors via the Group CEO when requested and / or as required.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality outcomes and assist in the delivery of quality programs. This may include S&C contractors, facility managers.

Strength and Conditioning – with the support of contracted S&C providers 

• Recruit, manage and roster S&C coaching staff
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality outcomes and assist in the delivery of quality programs. This may include S&C contractors, facility managers.
• Ensure all screening, testing, profile results are captured and presented to athletes and sport program members in a timely and effective way.
• Design and implement high quality and specialised strength and conditioning programs in partnership with coaches and sport science providers. These programs will include, but are not limited to, strength and power enhancement, speed enhancement, agility and movement skills refinement, endurance capacity increases and injury prevention.
• Ensure the effective operation of strength and conditioning support provision via a system leadership role in partnership with sport science personnel.
• Every sport program is to receive S&C input to some degree, the level of S&C will be determined on an as needed status. 
• Ensure functional movement screening (FMS), fitness profiling and S&C specific programs are available to all sports and individual athletes when identified.
• Other key Performance Support inclusions to be researched and if relevant included in Sport Programs, including, but not limited to; nutrition, sports psychology and other relevant content for each sport.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Regional General Manager. Additional support is available with other key Academy staff including CCAS Programs Manager and Program Administration Officers.

This role, at times, will be required to work with volunteers aligned to Sport Programs for the CCAS & HAS as required. The role is required to work in a close and collaborative manner with the sport’s programs staff from both the CCAS Office and HAS Office.

Expectations / Qualifications / Experience

• Strong interest in sport. 
• Previous experience working within sports administration
• Well-developed skills in working with a team
• An enthusiastic approach to work and sport and motivated to succeed
• Internet proficiency with excellent MS Word, and Outlook skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and forward planning skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of the CCAS & HAS.
• High interest and demonstrated experience in a sport related roles with some experience in S&C technologies.
• An understanding and acceptance the role bridges two organisations (CCAS and HAS)
• A broad understanding of competition schedules and coaching trends and traditions across a wide range of sports.
• A strong desire to keep pushing the boundaries, innovating, and driving the development of the field of strength and conditioning.
• An awareness of the essential need to be a ‘Child Safe’ sporting organisation.
• An excellent and timely communicator, able to self-manage effectively to complete tasks on time to a high standard and work effectively under pressure. Highly driven to continually drive standards of yourself and those around you.

Remuneration / Entitlements

A Remuneration Package based will be agreed upon with the successful applicant working in a FTE capacity.

The Total Remuneration Package (TRP), equals a Base Salary, plus 11% Super. In addition to the TRP a supplementary benefits package will be contained within the Employee Terms and Conditions Agreement supplied separately to this document. The employment agreement and inclusions MUST remain confidential between the employee and employer.

Notes

• The role will be employed under the RAS ltd Company, servicing its two members CCAS & HAS.
• You must have a valid Working With Children Check prior to being appointed by the RAS ltd.
• The Sports Program Manager agrees to follow the academies Child Safety Standards.
• The Sports Program Manager will be subject to an initial 6-month probationary period 

How to apply 

All interested candidates are asked to submit a current resume with cover letter to *****@thinksport.com.au