Competition and Pathways Manager
The Competition and Pathways Manager is employed to manage the athlete performance pathway and drive strategic and operational competition outcomes
Summary about this job
Management
Company: Swimming WA
Location: Perth
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-2665-4697
Fax: +61-2-1290-6533
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Detail information about job Competition and Pathways Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Highly sought after position in exciting, fast paced sporting organisation
- Manage high performance pathway and build strategies for sustained success
- Opportunity to lead strategic review of Swimming WA competition model
The Competition and Pathways Manager is employed to coordinate two key areas within Swimming WA. Managing one direct report, the position drives strategic and operational outcomes of the seasonal competition planning, logistics, and preparation for the successful delivery of SWA pool meets. This position will manage the SWA competition results, and relationships with key stakeholders at Swimming Australia (SAL), MySwimResults (MSR) and SWA Clubs.
The position will also oversee the responsibility of the athlete performance pathway at SWA, in particular emerging coaches and athletes throughout Western Australia. The Competition and Pathways Manager will research and deliver the developmental needs of coaches and athletes for progression through the Swimming WA pathway to reach peak performance, with the focus on the delivery of the pathway programmes and management of the State Team.
The key outcomes of the position is to ensure SWA pool events are run to highest standard, are engaging for participants and spectators and show innovation in their delivery. In addition, a complete strategic review is to be undertaken of the existing SWA competition model. The position will actively promote and deliver development pathway programmes for athletes and coaches. This will be achieved by working closely with Swimming WA swimming clubs, ascta and Swimming Australia. This role will contribute towards achieving sustained high performance by Western Australian athletes and coaches.
Core responsibilities
- Promote the aims and objectives of Swimming WA, within the swimming and general community
- Implement the logistics and strategic direction of seasonal competition planning
- Review and implement a new SWA competition model
- Attendance and operational delivery of all SWA pool meets, including managing results and SWA records
- Manage relationships with Swimming Australia, MSR and SWA Club Registrars in relation to competition and results requirements
- Develop talented athlete coach and athlete pathway frameworks to contribute towards sustained high performance.
- Coordinate the elite pathways and establish the appropriate initiatives to grow the success of these pathways throughout WA for athletes and coaches
- Manage and report on key competition planning and delivery against performance measures within the SWA Strategic Plan 2018-2024
Contact General Manager Performance and People, Carolyn Morrison, for a copy of the job description or to make an enquiry 08 9328 4599 or [email protected]
Send a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experience and skills. The application also requires documentation which addresses each essential criteria listed in the job description.
Candidates who do not address the essential criteria listed in the job description will not be considered.
Applications close Sunday 22nd July 10pm and will be considered through Seek or directly by email to the General Manager Performance and People.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.