Academy Manager

OverviewThe Taranaki Rugby Football Union was established in

• and is based at Stadium Taranaki in the heart of New Plymouth.

The vision of Taranaki Rugby is to create memorable experiences.

Taranaki Rugby is a proud provincial union with a strong rugby history built on community and culture across all levels of the game.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Academy Manager to join our team.

This role is responsible for leading the various Taranaki Rugby academy programmes, with the vision of developing quality athletes to achieve excellence on and off the field.Check out our website to see what we are all about!

purposeThis management level position is responsible for leading the Taranaki Rugby Academy and programme across multiple areas including : Female Academy ProgrammeResponsibilitiesOversee player development plans and reviews.Regular round table discussions with staff about all players to cover performance, risks, opportunities and threats.Coordinate support services and manage transitions.

Ensure accountability and maintain player communication.Lead Academy talent identification & recruitment.

Oversees network of scouts and spotters in local PU competitions & nationally and has depth chart / matrix of talent in the PU.Lead Academy relationship management with pathways stakeholders.Delivery of core skills programme.Match review with players including feedback on performances.Match viewing of academy players.Plans, leads and delivers a first-class Pre-Academy & Academy programme for identified athletes.Foster a high-performance environment that promotes hard work, positive reinforcement, and balance between training, development, and recovery.Support representative team campaigns that involve Pre Academy and Academy athletes (Taranaki Under 16 to Taranaki Development).

Lead relevant staff and meet with them on a regular basis to update and plan activity across programmes and complete staff reviews and appraisals in My HR (minimum three formal connections per year).

Skills, Experience & EducationPrior Experience - A proven record as a sporting coach, athlete, manager or senior administrator in sport at a provincial or higher level.Technical Skills, Knowledge & Experience - A strong strategic and technical understanding of the game and willing and able to learn new systems.Leadership & People Management - Proven ability to motivate staff and athletes and maintain empathy and understanding of an individual's needs, regardless of background or ethnicity.

Must have the ability to listen effectively and provide appropriate direction and support and know when it is appropriate to seek more qualified / expert assistance.Communication skills - Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, with strong conflict resolution skills.Teambuilding & Teamwork - Demonstrated and proven success in developing a vibrant and supportive culture.

Builds effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, subordinates and athletes.

Promotes harmonious team dynamics.

Readily and willingly shares information and supports the work of others.Work Organisation & Planning - Highly organised and systematic, with strong time, operational, and project management skills and effective use of monitoring systems.Other Skills & Attributes - Flexibility and adaptability; ability to work in a range of environments; honesty and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.Our valuesProfessionalAmbitiousAccountableApplications close on Sunday, 19 October

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