Tennis NSW Chief Executive Officer & General Manager ATP Cup Sydney
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ead and grow this significant
State Sport Organisation
Chief Executive Officer •D
eliver a major international
& General Manager sporting event annually
ATP Cup Sydney •S
trategic leadership and
stakeholder management focus
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ased at the Sydney Olympic
Park Tennis Centre
About Tennis NSW Tennis is a sport for life, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Tennis NSW is the governing body for the sport of tennis in NSW, with the primary purpose to foster a love of tennis in every NSW community and to inspire, empower and engage the NSW tennis family to help grow the game. Tennis NSW is the largest of the eight State and Territory Member Associations and currently supports 511 Clubs, Associations and Court Operators and over 100,000 registered participants. The new strategic plan VISION 2025 is the roadmap to achieve the following ambitions over the next four years: • To be Australia’s #1 sport for life • To be Australia’s leading State on-court • To be recognised as one of the leading State Sport Organisations nationally The Tennis NSW organisational structure is based around six key business units with access to a shared services team provided by Tennis Australia (TA) based in Melbourne. About the ATP Cup Sydney Debuting in 2020 as the world’s most exciting and innovative new tennis tournament, ATP Cup brings together the sport’s best players competing as a team with their countrymen. Held in three Australian cities - Perth, Brisbane and Sydney - 24 countries are allocated into six groups of four for round-robin play. The six group winners and two best second-placed teams advance to the Final Eight knockout stage held in Sydney over the 10 day event.
Tennis NSW CEO & General Manager ATP Cup Sydney This senior executive position has a dual responsibility managing this significant peak State Sport Organisation to advance the interests of tennis throughout NSW, while also fulfilling the role of General Manager ATP Cup Sydney. Accountable to the Board of Tennis NSW and the Head of Major Events at Tennis Australia (TA) for the ATP Cup, the Tennis NSW CEO and General Manager ATP Cup Sydney will take full responsibility for: • reviewing and implementing the Tennis NSW Strategic Plan • overseeing the day to day management of this sport business • building strong relationships with all stakeholders • leading negotiations with key State Government officials • leadership and strong direction of a committed team of staff • acting as General Manager for the ATP Cup Sydney To be considered for this role you will need to be a dynamic leader, with the ability to connect, inspire and work collaboratively with a wide range of key stakeholders and staff. You will be a strategic thinker with the ability to shape forward planning to ensure delivery of high quality and meaningful services and programs for members and fans. You will be commercially savvy able to leverage the successful delivery of the ATP Cup Sydney to inspire participation growth in tennis throughout NSW. You will be experienced in brand or product activation with a record of building strong customer engagement and loyalty. Prior experience working with a Board of Directors will be required as will experience working with Government and Government Agencies. As a skilled and engaging leader, you will have a reputation for finding innovative solutions to complex, dynamic and challenging situations including those related to stakeholder management. Your ability to make informed decisions while operating under pressure and against deadlines, will be regarded as a strength. While candidates with prior experience in a comparable CEO role will be highly regarded, we are also open to considering those candidates ready to apply the experience gained from a similarly scaled leadership role. Prior experience in the delivery of a major event will be highly regarded as will experience in a membership-based organisation. A background in the sport of tennis is not necessary, however you must have a strong understanding and empathy for grassroots and community sport. This is a rare and exciting leadership opportunity to grow a highly regarded peak State Sport Organisation while also responsible for delivering a hallmark international sporting event.
Key Responsibilities Financial and Risk Management Business Development
• Develop and manage annual budgets and monitor • Identify new revenue opportunities through
Strategy
the financial health of the organisation existing and potential partners in Corporate and
• Work with the Board to deliver clear strategic Government in NSW
direction for the organisation (refer to the • Drive a risk management culture within the team
by mitigating and controlling business risks as • Take a leading role in finalising a recommendation
Strategic Plan)
well as unlocking potential opportunities through from the State Government on the future location
• Engage with key stakeholders and staff to this process of a new multi-sport venue in Sydney
effectively execute strategic outcomes for the sport.
Business Operations Tennis World
Stakeholder Management
• Develop and improve the efficiency of all functions • Oversee Tennis World as the tennis and venue
• Build and maintain close working relationships of the company including grassroots tennis manager at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre
with Tennis Australia and other States to deliver (participation and facilities), coach and athlete (in association with Tennis World Melbourne)
national priorities in NSW that benefit our development, tournaments and competitions,
members, grow participation and strengthen commercial, marketing, finance and HR Success
the organisation
• Develop and train high quality staff who • Achieve budgeted and operational outcomes as
• Maintain and build relationships and open dialogue take responsibility and are capable of measured annually against agreed KPI’s and the
with key Government stakeholders such as the implementing goals Annual Business Plan
Office of Sport, SOPA, Destination NSW, and
• Work closely with TA to ensure shared services • Increase membership, player registrations and
relevant Local Councils
are delivered effectively to the benefit of Tennis interest in the sport of tennis in NSW
• Build rapport and develop trusting relationships NSW in the areas of finance, legal, HR and IT • Build strong relationships, trust and co-operation
with key associations, clubs, coaches and court
• Agree and successfully achieve joint KPI’s with with our core partners – TNSW Members and
operators
both Tennis NSW and TA based on the Tennis Tennis Australia
Member Engagement NSW Strategic Plan • Increase stakeholder involvement in the future
growth of tennis participation in NSW
• Engage with Tennis NSW Members to ensure People Leadership
they are supportive and aligned with the Tennis
NSW strategy • Lead Tennis NSW in a manner that ensures
achievement of short and long-term business
• Work with Members to develop strategies objectives
for growth
• Motivate, monitor and evaluate the performance
• Ensure open two-way communication of staff, the efficiency of procedures and establish
with Members measurable performance objectives within the team
• Foster an open and transparent environment that
allow members to express their views openly
Key Responsibilities continued Performance Measures Key Relationships
Performance measures will be established and Reports to:
Grow Participation
assessed in the areas of (but not necessarily • Board of Tennis NSW
• Continue to invigorate the tennis brand and raise limited to): • Head of Major Events - Tennis Australia
the profile of tennis for spectators, players and the
community, through tournaments, flagship events, Tennis NSW Direct Reports (7):
club tennis and community involvement • Participation growth • Head of Marketing, Communications &
Member Engagement
• Membership and Player Registration Growth
Tennis Australia Alignment • Head of Tennis Development
• Member service engagement • Head of Tennis Operations
• Drive national programs at a state level and
• Stakeholder management • Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Programming
maximise the quality and utilisation of facility
• Financial and Risk management • Head of Governance, Integrity & Risk
assets in NSW
• Staff management • Venue Operations Manager
ATP Cup Sydney • Executive Assistant & Office Manager
ATP Cup Sydney
• Serve as the ATP Cup Sydney General Manager, Internal Relationships:
working closely with the ATP Cup Tournament • Tennis Participation experiences • The President and Board of Tennis NSW
Director on the execution of the event • Financial results • Tennis NSW staff (approx. 60 staff)
• Attendance • Tennis Australia staff
• Lead and direct the delivery SOPTC for staging
• Members including Associations, Clubs, Court
the ATP Cup in Sydney • Outcome of KRA Redevelopment Project
operators and councils
• Align with the overall marketing and ticketing • Tennis World staff at SOPTC
objectives of the event, focus on delivering the • ATP Cup Sydney staff
highest quality on-site fan experience
External Stakeholders:
• Work with the national sales team on maximising • Tennis Australia representatives and other State
the return of the premium offering for Sydney Associations
• Develop and manage the financial position of the • Professional bodies associated with the ATP Cup,
Sydney budget Local & State Government
• Leverage tennis promotions and commercial • Key ATP Cup Sydney sponsors and premium partners
opportunities to benefit the ATP Cup Sydney • Venue suppliers
• Lead the continued re-development of SOPTC
and in conjunction with TA advance the interests
of a CBD venue
Selection Criteria • A professional and personable approach in
Remuneration Guide
all dealings
In addition to demonstrating relevant experiences An attractive and competitive remuneration
• Highest integrity in all dealings with an honest,
across the core functional areas of responsibility package will be available to the successful
open, collegiate and insightful personality and an
identified in this Position Overview, candidates candidate, negotiable depending upon skill level and
ability to listen and consider stakeholder views
applying for this role will require a range of personal experiences. At the time of applying, candidates are
and professional skills, including: • Solid financial acumen including the capacity to invited to indicate their current salary and salary
interpret and report on financial accounts expectations.
Experience and Knowledge
• A passion for sport and an understanding and Candidates are invited to call Sportspeople
• Dynamic and proactive leader with the ability
appreciation of the issues surrounding tennis Recruitment to discuss salary before applying if that
to communicate the strategic direction of the
will be helpful in your decision making.
organisation and inspire and motivate staff and
• Experience in Sports Administration, Not-for Profit
stakeholders to support this vision.
and/or volunteer based membership organisations
• A successful track record and proven achievement preferable but not essential
in business
• Strong strategic capabilities aligned with a clear Location and Travel
vision of the future The role is based at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis
• Negotiation skills that understand the complex Centre. Travel throughout NSW (and some interstate
issues at hand but find a way to identify a travel) will be required to attend various meetings,
win:win solution competitions and events.
• An ability to communicate effectively, network
successfully and work collaboratively with a
Hours of Work
diverse and complex range of stakeholders This is a permanent full time position. Due to the
nature of the role and the sport industry in general,
• Experience in lifting participation in clubs /
after-hours work including evenings and weekends
centres / communities and galvanising community
will be required to attend meetings, competitions and
participation and enthusiasm for a sport or cause
events. Candidates should anticipate a leave embargo
• Experience in working successfully with a Board in the period leading into the annual ATP Cup Sydney.
of Directors
• A sound knowledge of, and the ability to
implement the principals of good governance
and risk management
Website and social media
For more information and news items on all facets of activities, services and programs visit:
Tennis NSW website: tennis.com.au/nsw
Tennis NSW Facebook: facebook.com/TennisNSW
Tennis NSW Twitter: twitter.com/tennis_nsw
Tennis NSW Instagram: instagram.com/Tennis_NSW
ATP Cup website: atpcup.com
ATP Cup Facebook: facebook.com/ATPCup
ATP Cup Twitter: twitter.com/atpcup
ATP Cup Instagram: instagram.com/atpcup
Residency and Immigration
Tennis NSW will consider international candidates based on merit and are open to considering
sponsorship of a working VISA subject to eligibility criteria being met. A relocation package may
be available to assist with the costs of moving to Sydney.
Timelines
Final interviews and the appointment of the Tennis NSW Chief Executive Officer & General Manager
ATP Cup Sydney, are scheduled for late-October 2021. The successful candidate would be expected
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