Welcome to the latest e-news from Sportspeople. In this issue we outline:

• Recent Sportspeople Appointments
• Sportspeople Current Vacancies
• 2017 World Masters Games staff available for employment
• A month is a long time in sport
• Upcoming Industry Conferences Supported by Sportspeople
• Fast Facts from April 2017
• Latest Learning Advertisements
• More ways to connect with Sportspeople

Recent Sportspeople Appointments

We are pleased to announce the following recent appointments:

• Chief Executive Officer - Australian Sailing - John Lee - click here for press release
• Administration Coordinator - Vicsport - Alisha Min
• General Manager - Fitness First Australia - David Aitchison
• Head Squad Coach - Mingara Recreation Club - Stephen Critoph

Don't forget you can announce your appointments as well and see recent Sportspeople and other industry appointments at the "Who got that job?" page at the Sportspeople website.

Sportspeople Current Vacancies

The following roles are currently available through Sportspeople:

	Executive Director - Triathlon New South Wales - Lead and grow a healthy and evolving State Sporting Organisation - 'Hands on' management role - implement strategic and operational plans - Grow membership, participation and funding - Surry Hills (NSW) location; Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications Apply by 3 May
	Chief Executive Officer - Canterbury Cricket - New Zealand’s premier summer sport - Lead the business and its culture and people - Share in developing and achieving the future direction of an exciting organisation - Christchurch (NZ) location; Salary to attract high quality candidates Apply by 10 May
	Event Specialist - Club Events - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs - Iconic Sport Business - Deliver a wide range of corporate/partner, member and business events - Set the benchmark for Australian sport and entertainment - Belmore (NSW) location; Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications Apply NOW!
	Communications and Marketing Manager - Vicsport - Are you a proactive storyteller? Want to help support and shape the sport industry? - Create the Communications and Marketing Plan and build the Vicsport brand - Increase traffic and engagement across various mediums and platforms - Albert Park (VIC) location; $65,000 to $70,000 pa incl super + benefits Apply NOW!
	General Manager - Netball ACT - Diverse and 'hands on' management role - Successful, established Sporting Organisation - Great opportunity as a career step - Lyneham (ACT) location; $90,000 pa + super Apply by 18 May

The following positions have now closed and are progressing through the recruitment cycle:

• Membership & Ticketing Manager - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
• Commercial Services Executive - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
• Corporate Partnership Executive - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
• Head of Performance Physiology - High Performance Sport New Zealand
• General Manager, High Performance - Netball South Australia
• High Performance Director - Cycling New Zealand
• Race Director - Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - filled! Announcement pending

You can view all of these roles at the Sportspeople Jobs Market. In addition to roles being recruited by Sportspeople, you'll also find other vacancies in the sport, fitness, aquatics, coaching, venues, events, leisure and lifestyle sector at the Sportspeople Jobs Market.

2017 World Masters Games staff available for employment

With the Closing Ceremony now over, the Auckland 2017 World Masters Games was one of the most successful and largest World Masters Games, with over 27,000 athletes competing. 

Sportspeople has worked with WMG2017 assisting with their outplacement strategy, running special seminars and providing ongoing advice to staff as they prepare for jobs post-event. More than 55 staff will be completing their employment contracts shortly. WMG2017 staff operate across a number of key functional areas including Sport and Venues, Finance and Corporate Services, Marketing and Communications and Games Services. Apart from the direct experience gained at the 2017 World Masters Games, many of these staff have previously worked at Olympic and Commonwealth Games and other major sport and entertainment festivals in Australia, New Zealand and other parts of the world.

Following our personal presentations and workshops with the staff, Sportspeople has been officially sanctioned to establish a WMG2017 network group which all staff have been invited to join. Invitations have been circulated direct to WMG2017 staff via the HR Team and we are now able to communicate directly with members of this group.

Our involvement in major events stretches back to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and includes our appointment as the recruitment partner and/or assisting the LOC with the Off-Boarding or Outplacement Program. With over 15 years experience assisting major events, we have developed a strong, global network of job ready candidates specialised in the event services, management and delivery area.

As has been the case with previous Outplacement Programs in which Sportspeople has been involved, we are particularly mindful many staff will want to seamlessly transition from their WMG2017 employment to a new job. As the HR team for this event will now dissolve, Sportspeople will maintain this network group through to January 2018 (as a minimum) to ensure staff have an ongoing resource to assist their job search.

Participation in these network groups will be available only to WMG2017 staff and the Sportspeople team.

For more information on this network, including posting jobs into the group or alerting the group to event opportunities, please contact Sportspeople admin@sportspeople.com.au or Tel +61 29555 5000.

A month is a long time in sport

Many years ago I recall attending a function where The Hon. George Souris was announced as NSW Minister for Finance and Assistant Treasurer. George had been the NSW Minister for Sport and I’d had the pleasure of working very closely with him, his staff and the Premier’s Office over the period where NSW successfully bid, won and eventually hosted the MotoGP in Sydney.

In his speech George mentioned he’d taken the opportunity to speak to other members of the NSW Cabinet suggesting they should all spend time leading the sport portfolio. The value in doing so he said would be gain a true understanding of “real politics”. Running the State of NSW was easy according to George. Being immersed in the politics of sport was more difficult than anything he’d ever encountered. That was 25 years ago. Nothing has changed.

While the AOC election has taken the spotlight these past few weeks there’s been plenty of ‘off-court’ activity in other sports across the country. Whether it’s a coup (think Anne-Marie Colby, Netball Australia Chair), an intervention by a political heavyweight (think Alan Jones’ involvement in the NSWIS CEO appointment) or the many changes that occur from grass-root level to the most commercialised sports in Australia, there’s always something going on.

We’re often asked what role a sport management professional should play in the politics of sport. Having held leadership roles with State and National Sporting Organisations early in my career and with the benefit of the past 21 years with Sportspeople, I can provide a personal perspective.

My advice is very simple. Stay out of it.

Too often I hear from Chief Executive Officers who feel they ought to be driving the agenda and campaign to change the leadership at Board/Director level. Their reasons are usually noble, including wanting to develop greater expertise on the Board, exit a recalcitrant or bring to an end some voting bloc that is proving to be counter-productive to the progress of the sport and achievement of the broader strategic objectives.

Given the reasonably fickle nature of alliances, there is a considerable downside for sport management professionals in orchestrating the demise of the Chair or Directors. Eventually all Board positions will turnover, so an ally today may well mean an adversary in the future.

My advice to sport management professionals contemplating this path is to maintain a neutral position and instead focus on the things you are employed to do. Importantly, by remaining neutral you have the best chance of preserving the relationships with present, outgoing and incoming Board members. If ever in doubt, refer to your Position Description and find the clause that provides you licence to do otherwise.

Robert McMurtrie
Director, Sportspeople

Upcoming Industry Conferences Supported by Sportspeople

Ministry of Sports Marketing Conference - 18 July, Sydney

Sportspeople is a proud partner of the Ministry of Sports Marketing Conference. 
The Ministry of Sports Marketing Conference focusses on what’s working, what’s not and ‘what’s next’ in the international sports marketing space. Equip yourself with the latest information, network with the best of the best, and learn key execution strategies to leverage fan engagement and grow revenue.  

Learn the latest market smashing strategies so you can apply them in your business! Meet, connect and partner with CEOs, CMOs, VPs, VIPs and experts that you won’t meet anywhere else. For more information and to register click here.

The National Sports Convention - 19-21 July, Melbourne Sportspeople is a proud partner of The National Sports Convention. Developed by the industry for the industry, the National Sports Convention features: Global, national and local speakers; community sport and recreation peak body collaborators; many conferences, symposiums, masterclasses, and industry tours; amazing networking opportunities; sport and recreation expo; industry awards altogether in a single venue over three days. PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE HERE! For more information and to register click here.

Fast Facts from April 2017

Here are some fast facts from Sportspeople's Jobs Market activity in April 2017:

Top Sportspeople Jobs Market Advertisers

• Australian Sports Commission
• Belgravia Leisure
• City of Monash
• Fit n Fast
• PCYC NSW
• Tennis Australia
• YMCA

Most viewed Sportspeople Jobs Market advertisements

• Participation Officer - Queensland Rugby Union
• Personal Trainer / Strength Coach - Performance Personal Training
• Strength and Conditioning - NSWIS
• Regional Support Officer (Wagga Wagga) - Little Athletics NSW
• Learn to Swim Instructor - Lil' Aussie Swimstars Swim School
• Coordinator, Teams and Operations - Athletics Australia
• Team Leader, Customer Engagement - Australian Rugby Union
• Sport Officer - RMIT University
• Chief Executive Officer - Cycling Victoria
• Customer Service Representative - Racing Victoria

Volunteer, Internship and Community Sport Club positions listed - 102

New courses, programs and activities listed at Sportspeople Learning - 68

Latest Learning Advertisements

Remember: Listing at Sportspeople Learning is now FREE! There are currently over 500 courses, programs and professional development activities listed at Sportspeople Learning. A selection of the latest advertisers include:

Become an AUSTSWIM qualified Swim Instructor

First Aid, Pool Lifeguard and Community Surf Lifesaving Certificates

Peak Performance: A Mental Conditioning Program

Various sport, fitness and aquatic industry qualifications!

To view all listed courses, programs and activities please visit Sportspeople Learning.