WESTERN FORCE SCHOOLBOYS POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: / Team Manager
Reporting to: / Head Coach High Performance Pathways
Program Manager High Performance Pathways / Major Interactions: / Head Coach
Assistant Coach
S & C Coach
Physiotherapist

The Team Manager role is the key management position within the Sevens program.They are responsible and accountable for the management of the team and program, as well as the setting of standards applicable to this high level team. The Team Manager position is the major team communication and contact point within the team management structure.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordination of team logistics and operations including working with the Western Force High Performance Pathways department and Head Coach on all elements of planning and organisation
  • Management of team welfare and discipline
  • Providing leadership, communication and consultation with players, staff, partners, parents and other team management
  • Close liaison with the Head Coach regarding weekly team schedules, which includes training, meetings, discipline, team standards and social activities
  • Involvement in the preparation and distribution of team systems including diary pages and policy booklet
  • Coordination of training venues and schedules and availability of training equipment
  • Tour coordination, including liaison with the ARU in relation to travel, accommodation and meal requirements whilst on tour
  • Advising the appropriate dress for team activities. Ensuring team members are outfitted as agreed by thelocal Union, Laws of the Game and sponsor requirements
  • Liaison with host local Unions and match officials as required
  • Coordination of player appearance and representation before any judiciary including sourcing representation if required
  • Compilation of team statistics
  • Attend all matches, training sessions as directed
  • Perform team sideline duties at all matches
  • Preparation of detailed reports including a financial balance sheet and Team Management and Logistics review and recommendations report

Key Dates:

June 2017Position appointment

June 2017Staff Workshop

September 2017Trials

Sept – Dec 2017State Training

Tournament TBD Late Nov/Early Dec

DecemberReview Meeting

Requirements:

Availability for all key events and weekly training sessions

Representative team managerial experience

Proven leadership experience

Excellent, proven communication abilities

Excellent, proven organizational abilities

Applications close 14 June 2017

Please apply sending through Resume and Cover letter addressing the job responsibilities to