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JOB DESCRIPTION
Academy Manager
Northland Rugby
1. GENERAL DETAILS
Job Title Academy Manager
Functional Department High Performance Team
Job Holder
Reports to (Position) Rugby Manager / Head Coach
Approved by
Date December 2017Job Description: Academy Manager
2. POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Organisation Chart
CEO
Head Coach Rugby Manager
RDC
Acadmey RDM RDC RDC RDC RDC
Ast Coach Manager Head S&C Coach Club Liaison Rodney / Northern
Women's Rugby Mangonui Hokianga (PT) Bay of Islands Whangarei Wairoa
Performance Academy S&C Touch Development
Analyst Coach OfJicer
3. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
• As a member of the High Performance Team, lead the union’s Player Development
strategy with the aim of being regarded as the best programme in the country
• Co-ordinate Coaching resources to assist in the implementation of the Player
Development programme
• To have a sound knowledge of the Union’s goals and objectives and to contribute
to the achievement of these to the best of his or her ability
• Lead the talent identification and retention strategy for players from under 19 level
down to ensure we see greater numbers retained in the union
• Foster positive and productive relationships with players, parents and the wider
rugby community to support the identification and retention strategyJob Description: Academy Manager
4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key Performance Areas
Academy (50%) • To facilitate the development of systems and processes that will enhance
the development of talented rugby players at a provincial level.
• To oversee the Provincial Union Academy. This will include;
- Identification and selection of participants, including working with CEO,
Head Coach and Rugby Manager on player contracting
- Content Development
- Delivery Support
- Promotion of the Academy
• To undertake ongoing Quality Assessment of the Provincial Union
Academy including monthly reporting of all Academy members and their
progress against individual goals
• Provision of educational/career support and advice for academy
members, including liaison with tertiary providers on individual academy
members needs as required
• Provision of appropriate rugby specific educational, technical and
mentoring advice to academy members on the six pillars of development
- Physical
- Nutrition
- Technical
- Tactical
- Mental
- Leadership/Holistic
• Utilization of the NZRU High Performance Hub player development model
as a basis for the succession planning, identification and development of
high performance players
• Development and implementation of players Individual Performance Plans
(IPP’s) based on their needs across the six pillars, including utilization of
the Rugby Database to monitor them
• Complete all agreed NZRU quarterly key performance indicators as
required
• Liaison with local employers and Professional Development Manager to
seek out and provide employment opportunities for academy members
• Provision of general advice and guidance on “life skills” to prepare
members for the rugby environment and a life outside of rugby. As well
as assistance with
- Accommodation
- Personal advice and counseling
- Financial advice
• Conduct formal evaluations on all academy players on a bi-annual basis
• Work closely with the Franchise High Performance Manager to identify
and develop high performance players that have the ability and potential to
play Super Rugby for the region’s Franchise Team.
• Work closely with the Professional Development Manager and the NZ
Rugby Players Association to ensure that the non-rugby development of
high performance players is well balanced and coordinated.
Player § Manage the delivery of the union’s player identification, selection plan for
Development all Representative teams (in conjunction with Director of Rugby, Coach
(50%) Development Manager and other HP Resources)
§ To Manage all other Player Development Programs in conjunction with
other support staff including;
§ U18 Boys and U19 Boys
§ Assist age grade representative teams to implement best Practice player
development initiatives.
§ Review annually the Player Development strategy to ensure programmesJob Description: Academy Manager
remain relevant and are successful
§ Undertake reviews of initiatives and seek feedback from participants
Stakeholders § Assist to develop strong working relationship between clubs and schools
General § Provide monthly written progress reports against KPI’s and Goals to the
Head Coach and Rugby Manager
§ Undertake other reasonable duties to meet team and/or organisation
objectives as directed by the CEO, Head Coach or Rugby ManagerJob Description: Academy Manager
5. DIMENSIONS
Strategic Goal 2: Rugby is the sport of choice for teenagers aged 13-20 within Northland
The teenage years of 13-20 have been identified as the biggest declining area of rugby
participation within Northland. Our goal is to stop the decline of players continuing from Primary
age into the teenage years of rugby and to get growth from new players.
We will achieve this by:
• Growing the number of coaches and providing solid pathways for them
• Increase the participation of teenage women in all parts of rugby – playing, coaching,
refereeing
• Identifying, monitoring and supporting our rugby players 13-18 who are pursuing
education and sporting opportunities outside of Northland through our Future Taniwha
Returning & Retaining programme
Measures:
13-18 year old players numbers YOY % Increase
Sustainable, relevant and valued U18 Saturday
NZR/NRU Survey Results
Competition
Coaches within 13-20yr grades YOY % Increase
Actual Players returned to Club/Rep
Future Taniwha Programme Growth & Success
programmes
Fulltime Academy Director 2019
Fulltime Women’s RDO 2018
Fulltime Secondary School RDO 2019
Strategic Goal 3: Toll Northland Mitre 10 Cup Team (The Taniwha) and other High
Performance teams winning their respective competitions
• The Taniwha win the 2021 Mitre 10 Championship
• The Northland Under 19 Team win their division at the 2021 Jock Hobbs National U19
Tournament
• The Northland 7’s win the 2021 National 7’s Tournament
• The Northland Development Team win the 2021 Coronation Shield Regional Tournament
• We will do this by ensuring:
• Development, retention, recruitment and player development plans are in place
• The players will be the most committed, physically and mentally prepared and primed
athletes in Northland
• Clear player, coach and referee development pathways are in place
• The players will be supported by the best people operating within fully resourced High
Performance Centre(s)
Measures:
Fully resourced and operating High Performance Centre(s) & Programme 2020
All teams win respective competitions 1st place
Academy players in Taniwha Team 65%
Taniwha players in Super Rugby Teams or Extended Super Squads 50%
Northland Players in NZ Representative Teams
(All Blacks, NZ7’s, NZ Maori including U18, NZ U20, Black Ferns, Women’s 7’s, NZ 10
Secondary Schools)
The Taniwha ranks in the Top 3 of key M10 Championship measures (Scrum, Top 3
Lineout, Line breaks made/conceded, Tries scored/conceded) AnnuallyJob Description: Academy Manager
6. CHALLENGES OF THE JOB
• The geographical size of the Northland Province and its Sub Unions.
• Competing sporting codes and opportunities for youth to have experiences outside of
rugby present challenges in ensuring the rugby strategic goals can be delivered.
• Innovative programmes and excellence in delivery is required within this role.
7. KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal • CEO
• Head Coach
• Rugby Manager
• Women’s Development Manager
• Club Liaison Officer
• Assistant Manager
• Sub Union Rugby Development Coaches
• Touch Development Officer
• Operations Manager
• Registrations and Competitions Administrator
• Northland Referees Association
• PDM
External • Staff, volunteers, rugby coaches and players of schools
• Administrators, rugby coaches and players of clubs
• Sub Union Junior and Senior Committees
• Northland Junior Council
• Northland Council of Clubs
• Other Provincial Union staff
• New Zealand Rugby Staff
8. REQUIREMENTS
Level of Education • L4 or above NZQA Framework
Language Experience • English (strong written and verbal skills)
Rugby Years of • 5+
Experience
Specific • Understanding of the club and school rugby environment
Knowledge/Skills Interpersonal, Relationship Building
• Intermediate Microsoft office Adult education and learning
styles
• Presentation and facilitation skills
Functional • A passion to assist others develop their playing ability
Competencies • Empathy and understanding of volunteering
• Ability to manage other staff and ensuring their outcomes
and met
• Excellent Strategic planning, Goal setting, planning and
reporting skills
• Self motivated to work hard to achieve KPI’s of position
• Successful experience in and understanding of player
development models
• Passionate to see the Provincial Union succeed at the
highest level of NZ Rugby
• A wide knowledge and understanding of the principles of
rugby.Job Description: Academy Manager
• Ability to coach and assist coaches and players on an
individual and group basis.
• Articulate communication and presentation skills
• Sound reasoning and resolution skills with ability to establish
a rapport across a diverse customer base.
• Ability to co-ordinate a range of activities and programmes.
• Demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain development
programmes for the provincial Union
• An understanding of Sports Clubs or Associations and their
operations.
• Demonstrate an ability to develop positive working
relationships across all sectors of the community.
• A background in Club or Provincial rugby.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work in pressure
situations.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills including the
ability to write and present programmes and to speak publicly.
Core Values • Hard Working, Integrity, Enjoyment
9. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Rugby Coaching • IRB Level 2 or 3
Education • IRB Coach Educator
Field of Education • Teaching / Coaching
• Sport Management
*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.
10. APPROVAL AND AGREEMENT
_____________________________________(Signature) this date of _____/____/________
ALISTAIR MCGINN
CEO NORTHLAND RUGBY
_____________________________________
EMPLOYEE NAME
____________________________________ this date of _____/____/________
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