Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union Football Club (Vikings) is a community rugby in Canberra ACT that fields six teams in the ACTRU competition and supports the Vikings Junior Rugby Union. From humble beginnings in 1973 and with the support of the ‘The Vikings Group’, the club has developed into one of the leading rugby clubs in Australia and has a proud history of success at all levels. Vikings Rugby has strong ambitions to continue to develop the quality of its programs and community and are seeking a General Manager - Rugby.

The General Manager (Vikings Rugby) drives club operations and performance on and off the field. Success requires strong admin and stakeholder skills, attention to detail, and a deep passion for community rugby - plus a commitment to supporting players, volunteers, supporters, and sponsors.

As a key member of the Vikings Rugby staff who reports to the club executive (President, Vice President and Treasurer).  The primary direct line manager is the President.

The GMR works closely with clubs Coaching Director along with the Pathways and Performance role.

1. TVRUFC General Manager -Rugby
2. Sponsorship Program and growth
3. Club Administration
4. Communications, Marketing, Events and Promotions
5. Manage Club Accommodation Properties and Tenants

• Work strategically with the Committee to implement the clubs’ strategic directions and priorities
• Engage with key License Club personal and departments to grow cross service opportunities for the benefit of the Rugby Club (book-keeping, events, marketing, web development and communications)
• Build strong club communication during preseason, stakeholder engagement (players, coaches, sponsors and wider community).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all members of the Vikings Rugby community including life members.
• Strategically Manage, lead and build the key relationships with internal and external stakeholders inclusive of the Vikings Rugby Club Management Committee, The Vikings Group, Sponsors, Community Groups, suppliers and ACT&SNSW Rugby.

• Strategically and proactively grow sponsorship program, including
  • Lead creation.
  • Securing new sponsors
  • Increasing revenue and
  • maintain sponsor relationships.
• Delivery of ROI to sponsors as per sponsorship agreements
• Implement marketing of sponsors contributions, including signage, brand placements, social media opportunities, naming rights etc.

• Manage the day-to-day Rugby Office operations. Maintaining a high level of organisation and administration for the rugby club.
• Manage supplier contracts and deliverables. Including invoicing.
• Undertake basic financial management working within the designated and approved budget(s), in conjunction with
  • the other Rugby staff (ensuring invoices are loaded to Xero, transactions are reconciled)
  • Club Executive and Committee
  • Club Bookkeeper and Auditor.
• Facilitate the administration of all committee meetings, acting as the clubs Secretary Manage player registration through Rugby Xplorer and all player/club memberships.
• Manage all aspects of the club’s merchandise, equipment, canteens, vehicles, volunteer rosters and accommodation properties.
• Coordinate Monthly Committee Reports and agenda
• Coordinate the implementation/logistics* (advertising, registration, materials, payments etc) of pathway programs such as:
  • Junior-Red Academy (12-14yr olds),
  • Gen-Red Academy (15-18yr olds),
  • V-Rugby Academy and V-Rugby ETS.

* This is completed in coordination with the Coaching Director (sets program structure, curriculum rugby elements) and Pathways and Performance Manager (who undertakes execution of these programs).

• Point of contact for all the club’s publicity and promotion
• Game day operational plan and implementation
• Develop and implement social media, communications and marketing strategies, approved by club committee
• Develop, schedule and implement club events calendar aligned to the competition draw.
• Coordinate, Manage and implement club events, including game day events (Ladies Day, Sponsors Day, reconciliation round, ANZAC round, Family and Community Day, Charity Day etc)
• Ensure the club has a strong and improved social media presence
• Manage all relevant communication channels, including maintaining a regular schedule of news/newsletters, posts and communications.
• Implement strategies to develop and grow club events and match day experience for the clubs’ partners and community.

• Ensure that the Clubs accommodation properties are presented and kept in a liveable standard.
• Players in accommodation sign, understand and undertake requirements in the clubs accommodation rental agreements
• Liaise with commercial property managers/ landlord
• Conduct regular inspections of properties to ensure accommodation agreements are being met.
• Ensure Rent contributions are made by players

• Assist players as required in welfare and living requirements.
• Identify opportunities for employment
• Manage the Club’s Representative support program
• Implement Scholarship and Support Programs determined by the coaching director and approved by the Committee (including setting up payment schedules etc).

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications, skills, and experiences:

• Proven experience in sports management or a similar leadership role, with a track record of driving organisational growth and success.
• Proven history of generating sponsorship revenue and delivery successful events within forecasted budgets.
• Strong strategic and operational planning skills, with the ability to translate high-level goals into actionable plans.
• Excellent people management and leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate all internal stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge and understanding of Rugby AU Community Policies and Guidelines.
• A passion and commitment to bettering community rugby.

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification or current study (preferred Sports Management / Event Management / Marketing)
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid