General Manager- Football Operations
Wests Tigers Football Club at 12:58 PM
Sydney - CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs
Sport & Recreation - Management
Full Time
The General Manager – Football Operations is responsible for the organisation, planning and delivery of all operational, welfare, educational, administrative and logistical support within the Wests Tigers Football program and for ensuring effective communication and work practices between the Football Operations team and the broader business units within the Wests Tigers.
You will be responsible for the co-ordination of coaches, support staff and the recruitment and contracting of players at the NRL, NYC, State Cup and junior representative level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage through close involvement all aspects of the football department, maintaining a strong and successful club culture and the adherence to the club vision and values.
In consultation with the key staff, oversee the structural design of the Wests Tigers Football Department
Assume management responsibility for the day to day running and overall effectiveness of the Wests Tigers Football Department
Work alongside Recruitment & Development Manager to ensure effective talent identification networks and processes are in place
Create mentoring and development programs designed to improve football and life skills of staff, elite and elite junior players
Oversee the contracting of all players within NRL, 2nd Tier and NYC salary cap terms and conditions
Design and deliver specialist coaching to our key elite junior players and academy squad with Recruitment & Development Manager.
With the Recruitment and Development Manager, oversee the delivery of all scholarship camps, Academy and other key football activities
Ensure club compliance with all NRL and NSWRL guidelines
Manage the football department budget including a key focus on optimising club expenditure on high cost areas such as medical, equipment, travel, staffing and contra agreements
Work with Coaches and Player Leadership group to ensure club discipline is maintained
Responsible for maintaining best practice for club training facilities and club equipment
Oversee coach education and development areas across our Region
Compliance with NRL guidelines and terms for NYC players ie Study and Work standards
Work with Recruitment and Development Manager to ensure that the Pathways Programs delivered by the Wests Magpies and Balmain Tigers are supported and delivered efficiently across our region.
Ensure that all players meet club sponsor and community minimum standards as per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
KEY OUTCOMES
Continuous production of high quality, 'fit for purpose' players of NRL standard
Establishment of professional standards and disciplines from elite junior level
Improved coaching standards across our Region
A high performance culture throughout our development programs
QUALIFICATIONS
A strong academic background, preferably degree level or equivalent
Minimum of three years' experience in a similar position
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
A detailed understanding of the salary cap and NRL Guidelines
A high level of competence in relation to budgetary management and control
Exceptional administrative and organizational skills
Solid facility/logistical/operational management experience in a service sector or football environment
Ability to work with players, families, coaches and senior management staff
DIRECT REPORTS
Head Coach
Recruitment and Development Manager
State Cup and NYC Coaches
Welfare and Education Manager
Salary Cap Manager
Part Time and Casual Staff
HOURS OF OPERATION
You are expected to work normal business hours of 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and well as all home matches & selected away matches
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