The Sport Development Manager is a key role for NRAA to lead and manage a wide range of competitions held by NRAA within Australia. Additionally, the role will provide administration and athlete development support to NRAA’s international teams competing at ICFRA World Championship events and at other overseas events. The role is also responsible for the development of NRAA coaching courses, athlete pathways and other capabilities.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Reporting to the Executive Officer, work closely with other staff in regard to relevant administrative activities associated with competitions and other sport development activities.
• In consultation with the NRAA Competitions Director, develop and maintain NRAA’s Competitions Schedule.
• Organise National Teams competitions in conjunction with the State and Territory organisation who is hosting the competition on behalf of NRAA.
• Organise and run NRAA National Championships, including competition schedules, promotion, budget, venue, presentation awards and other required services.
• Manage/support the process for nominations, selection, training activities, uniforms, insurance, promotion, and other operational aspects of NRAA’s international teams. This task includes close co-operation and interaction with appointed Team management who are strongly involved in many aspects of NRAA’s international teams.
• Develop sponsorship’s for NRAA’s National Championships and International Teams.
• Commence the development of an athlete pathway and coaching programs to facilitate developing grassroots athletes to state level to national level enabling progression and selection to NRAA’s international teams.
• Interaction with NRAA’s representatives on ICFRA Committees.
• Working with the EO to progress with on-going update and restructure of NRAA’s Competition Manual.
• Develop competitions budgets and manage competition operations including any statutory requirements.
• Perform work in accordance with NRAA’s business systems, processes and policies.
• Professionally respond to and manage competition enquiries, via phone, email and in person.
• Build and maintain professional and positive relationships with NRAA Board, NRAA Office Staff and key stakeholders with specific focus on interaction with NRAA's State and Territory members. 
• Represent the NRAA in the public forums where appropriate (e.g. sporting competitions, with sponsors etc)

Skills/Knowledge, Qualification and Experience together with Personal Skills and Attributes for the role are outlined in the Job Description attached. 

Additional Information and Special Conditions

• Travel will be required to attend/support NRAA events, with reimbursement of reasonable travel and accommodation costs included.
• Flexibility and commitment to work additional hours and on-weekends during competition periods.
• An attractive salary commensurate with skills and experience will be agreed.