Sports Manager: Rugby

Core Job Purpose
To develop, promote and manage the sport activities and profile of the University Rugby club programmes at all levels of delivery, including elite, club, residential, recreational, social and community engagement.

Key Performance Areas
• Manage sporting activities and increase student participation in sport and recreation.
• Oversee contractual arrangements between Nelson Mandela University and players and
coaches.
• Manage high-performance sport programmes for Nelson Mandela University students
and provincial/national sporting bodies.
• Manage recreational and sport outreach programmes for Nelson Mandela University
students and staff, as well as community members.
• Monitor the standard of the sports facilities and equipment.
• Co-ordinate and manage opportunities for Nelson Mandela University participation and
hosting of prestige sporting events at a local, regional and national level.

• Manage human resources in the sport club(s).
• Manage budgets in the sport club(s).

Core Competencies
• In-depth knowledge of Sport Management principles, practices, and their application.
• In-depth knowledge of Rugby structures locally, nationally and internationally.
• In-depth knowledge of the rules, techniques, practice and match requirements of rugby.
• In-depth knowledge of Sport Legislation, Policy and Regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of Sport Marketing Principles, Practices and Applications.
• Knowledge of Sport Controlling bodies and their structures and functions.
• Knowledge of Event Management Principles, Practices and Applications.
• Excellent project and programme management skills.
• Good motivational skills.
• Good liaison, networking and marketing skills.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong people management and skills.
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office/Project, E-mail and Internet)

Minimum Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Human Movement Sciences and/or Sport Management or equivalent and have at least four years experience in which competence has been gained.

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