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STATE TEAM MANAGER
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Employer
Netball WA
Reports to
Operations Manager – West Coast Fever & High Performance
Department
West Coast Fever and High Performance
Location
Based in Perth – State Netball Centre, Wembley Sports Park
Position Overview
The State Team Manager will be responsible for the welfare of the coaches, support
staff and players.
Core Responsibilities
Accountabilities
Overview of Tasks
Development &
Planning
Training Program
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Notify all team officials of training schedules and professional development
sessions, including any cancellations or alterations.
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Liaise with the West Coast Fever and High Performance Umpire Coordinator
regarding organisation of umpires at training or match practice sessions.
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Liaise with Operations Manager – West Coast Fever and High Performance to
arrange practice matches against teams as requested by the Head Coach.
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In consultation with the Head Coach seek approval in writing to the Netball WA
Convenor of Selectors and West Coast Fever Assistant Coach and High
Performance Coach regarding the invitation of additional athletes to a training
session/s.
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Be responsible for all Netball WA equipment.
Accommodation
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Compile a rooming list in consultation with the Head Coach and provide a copy to
the Game Development Manager
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Check accommodation washing, pool recovery/fitness facilities and local area for
grocery, restaurants, chemist, hospitals etc.
During Championships
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Manage the team during each match of the National Netball Championships
including being responsible for the set-up of the team bench and for all match
paperwork before, during and after each game.
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Act as a senior member of the travelling party responsible for all matters
pertaining to the athletes and team official’s including; flights, accommodation,
transport, team photo, player misconduct, championships administration, budget
and meals
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In the event of player or team official misconduct the Team Manager is
responsible for immediately reporting the name of any person/s that has/have not
adequately fulfilled the expectations of Netball WA or not adhered to the Netball
WA Code of Conduct to the Operations Manager – West Coast Fever & High
Performance
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Liaise with Game Development Manager regarding total amount, allocation and
transfer details of all monies required for the National Netball Championships.
Manager will control all monies and keep receipts for all expenses for players and
team officials
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In conjunction with the Head Coach prepare and plan a daily timetable and
provide a copy to Game Development Manager, Operations Manager – West
Coast Fever & High Performance, team officials and players
Organising
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Follow up with individual players to ensure all athlete levies, agreements and
uniform fees have been submitted by the due date to Game Development
Manager
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Liaise with the Game Development Manager to organise the finances and
equipment for the State Team Program
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Liaise with Operations Manager – West Coast Fever and High Performance
regarding meals during the tournament
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Organise and obtain team photos for team and support staff also obtaining extra
copy of the team photo for the Netball WA archives
Administration
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Adhere to all Netball Western Australia policies and procedures regarding the
State Team Program
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In consultation with the Head Coach, provide names of a team captain/s and a
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vice captain/s to Game Development Manager for board notification
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Provide Game Development Manager with photocopies of driver’s licenses for all
Team Officials
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Ensure that all Netball Australia and Netball WA paperwork is signed and returned
by all players and officials by the specified date to Netball WA Game Development
Manager
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Distribute player and officials evaluation forms at the completion of the National
Netball Championships
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Submit to Netball Western Australia a State Team Program report following the
National Championship including a copy of the budget / expenditure
Practical Involvement
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Attend an officials induction, all scheduled team professional development
sessions and a post National’s review as required
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Attend team trainings
Attend the National Netball Championships
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Key Interactions
Strategic:
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GM – West Coast Fever & High Performance
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GM – Community Netball
Operational:
Key competencies
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Operations Manager – West Coast Fever & High Performance
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Game Development Manager
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State Team Head Coach
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State Team Assistant Coach
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State Team Apprentice Coach
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State Team Physiotherapist
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State Team Analyst
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Athletes and Parents
Essential Criteria
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Current Netball WA registration
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Experience working with groups of athletes within the relevant age group.
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Previous experience in team management at an Association level or higher,
including working to a budget.
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Experience in working independently and as an integral part of a team.
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A philosophy, ethics and attitude in line with the State Team Program
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Understanding of sport culture and organisations, including working with
volunteers.
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Ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines and manage time
effectively.
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Commitment to advocacy of Netball WA
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Commitment to promoting Netball WA’s philosophies and Athlete and team
culture
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Current Working with Children Check
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A current “C” class WA driver’s license
Appointment Term
2-year term with the option of a third year (maximum appointment).
Hours of Work
The nature of the role will require out of work hours and weekend work inclusive of
interstate travel as required.
Remuneration
State Team Managers shall be provided an honorarium of $1,200.00 per annum on
completion of the program (including the Program Review).
How to Apply
Applicants are asked to forward an Application form outlining their relevant experience
and if necessary a covering letter addressing each of the essential criteria via email to:
theresa.paris@netballwa.com.au
When do applications
5:00pm Friday 13 November 2015
close?
Who do I contact if I
Please contact Suzanne Lennon, Operations Manger – West Coast Fever & High
have an enquiry?
Performance via email at suzanne.lennon@netballwa.com.au.