- Newly created varied position reporting to the CEO
- Work closely with a wide range of stakeholders
- Sydney Olympic Park based + hybrid / flexible working
- circa $80,000 pa package + commitment to work life balance
Water Polo NSW, the governing state body for the sport of water polo, is responsible for the governance, events, competitions, sport development, rules, club services and communications, and services up to 50-member clubs/associations and over 7,000 participants across the state.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created position is responsible for contributing to the strategic leadership and growth of the sport at all levels to ensure the long-term success and viability of water polo in NSW. Passionate and enthusiastic about sport, this role will work collaboratively with clubs/associations, participants, communities, venues, sponsors, fans, stakeholders and partners (Water Polo Australia, NSW Office of Sport and Sport NSW) to drive the systems, planning and programs, for improving both business and participation in water polo.
This role will lead and deliver a wide variety of strategic initiatives and key projects including marketing and communications plans, strategic partnerships and gender equity. The role will oversee the rollout of a number of programs including Game Plan, Fun Fit, referee and coach development, diversity and inclusion, as well as the delivery of training and education programs/resources for best practice integrity and governance for member clubs/associations.
To be successful in this role, you will be tertiary qualified and have demonstrated success working in member servicing, participation, sponsorships, and/or partnerships, ideally within a state sporting landscape.
You will have the ability to manage competing priorities and activities at once with the commercial nous to plan, coordinate and drive the implementation of projects that are on time, on budget and meet strategic targets. A proven background in engaging and influencing people is essential, with the communication and negotiation skills required to build relationships and elicit cooperation from a diverse range of key stakeholders (internal and external), creating win/win outcomes.
This is a unique opportunity to work directly with clubs and associations at the grass roots level and provide vital support to improve capability that leads to participation and membership growth across the state.
A background in water polo is not essential; however, a demonstrated contemporary understanding of sport development and governance in a community sport club environment would be looked upon favourably.
The Business & Participation Manager - Water Polo NSW search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment.
If you are intending to apply, please do so now - we reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient merit applications are received.
In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on 0408 258 337 or FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000.
