HP Academy & NPC Team Manager
1. GENERAL DETAILS
Job Title / HP Academy & NPC Team ManagerFunctional Department / High Performance
Job Holder
Reports to (Position) / Head of High Performance
Approved by
Date / November 2017
2. POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Organisation Chart
Number of Subordinates:
# Subordinates / Direct / Indirect1 / 1 / Management of contractors
3. PURPOSE OF POSITION
Lead and manage the delivery of the ARU High Performance Academy and Player Development programmes.Manage operations, logistics and team support of the NPC playing team providing direction and strong leadership focused on winning.
4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
# / KEY RESULT AREA / KEY ACTIVITIES1. / High Performance Player Development / · Contribute to and deliver the ARU’s high performance framework to the HP Academy.
· Manage performance and progress reports for players participating in the HP programme.
· Ensure players conduct themselves professionally and in accordance with the values of the ARU and protocols outlined in the NZR players collective.
· Contribute to selection process for HP Academy in conjunction with Head of High Performance, NPC coaches, TID scouts with a view to progression into NPC selection.
2. / Resource Management / · Manage high performance training facilities, equipment, and access to training grounds ensuring world class standards.
· Ensure human resources i.e. coaches, administrators, doctors, physio’s etc. are contracted to deliver technical elements of the programme.
· Operate within assigned operational budget.
3. / Talent Identification / · Assist with implementing the ARU talent identification strategy for players through representative age group level to NPC level.
· Work with coaches and managers through school and club rugby to monitor progress of identified players.
· Manage and update the ARU player database.
4. / NPC Team Management / · Provide leadership and direction in managing players in meeting their contractual obligations to the ARU.
· To manage and co-ordinate all team off field logistics including travel to and from games and tour itineraries, training, gear and equipment requirements, pre and post-game responsibilities and commitments.
· Manage policies and standards of player behavior, deal with any disciplinary requirements.
· Ensure sponsorship contractual requirements are met
· Oversee the management of injured player’s rehabilitation with management of team support including physio, doctor, and masseuse.
· Working with the Commercial & Partnership team to manage player promotional requirements and media requirements.
· Work with NPC rugby competition rules to ensure full understanding and compliance.
5. / People Leadership / · Coach, motivate and inspire staff working as part of the operations team to optimise performance and achieve both strategic and operational objectives.
· Create an enthusiastic and successful working environment focusing on thinking outside the box and challenging business norms.
· Implement processes to ensure staff are delivering best practice and managing performance.
· Set clear expectations and hold people accountable for delivering results and outcomes.
· Establish and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the business.
· Support the development and delivery of other rugby programmes with the ARU.
· Ensure health and safety protocols are followed in accordance with ARU policy.
6. / Strategic Alignment / · Collaborate and contribute to the ARU’s organizational blueprint “Playing to Win” strategy, behaviors and initiatives therefore ensuring achievement of the balanced scorecard.
· Actively engage in other duties, projects and opportunities assigned within the role.
5. DIMENSIONS
Operating within assigned operational budgets.Working with contracted players approx. 80-90 pa
6. CHALLENGES OF THE JOB
The role is accountable for the delivery of high performance programmes and the team management of the NPC; role may experience seasonal & conflicting demands to be managed.7. KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal / Head of High PerformanceNPC Head Coach
ARU coaching staff
New Partnership Development Manager (sponsorships)
Coach Development Manager
RDO’s
External / ARU Clubs
NZRU
Players / Media
Other Player Development / Academy Managers
Tertiary Providers
Secondary Schools
8. REQUIREMENTS
Level of Education / TertiaryField of Education / Sports Management, Business Administration, Sports Science, Education
Years of Experience / 7 + years
Language Requirements / English
Specific Knowledge/Skills / Understanding and appreciation of ARU NPC rugby
Experience in player development – 6 pillars
Programme Delivery
Rugby coaching / selecting in a HP environment
Interpersonal / Influencing
Functional Competencies / Managerial Leadership
Professional
Functional / Operational
Personal Qualities
Core Values / Belief, Leadership, Unity, Excellence, Playing to Win
*Note: This job description provides an indicative outline of the purpose and accountabilities of the position. Specific performance requirements and expectations will be agreed in an annual performance agreement. In addition to your job description, you will / may be required from time to time to perform any other duties (this includes special projects) which are reasonably incidental to your position, as directed by your direct manager. Job descriptions may be amended from time to time in consultation with you, if deemed necessary aligned to operational requirements.