About the role
Netball SA has an exciting opportunity to lead our High Performance team. Our General Manager High Performance will play a critical role in providing leadership and management of Netball SA’s key elite programs including the Adelaide Thunderbirds, Adelaide Thunderbirds Futures, Elite Pathway, SA state 17U and 19U teams.
A member of the Netball SA Executive, the GM will work closely with a number of direct reports including the High Performance Pathways Manager, Operations Manager, Thunderbird Coaches, Physical Performance Lead, Performance Analyst, Well-Being and Engagement Lead plus a range of other specialist external contractors.
Key Responsibilities
The GM High Performance will:
- Provide leadership and direction to enhance athlete, coach, program performance and development as well as systems integration.
- Drive a centralised elite performance program and network, utilising best practice and innovation to maximise the success of the elite performance pathways in South Australia.
- Build relationships, credibility and strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
You will have significant experience in a similar high-performance role in sport, with a deep understanding of high-performance structures and the dynamics associated with it, at local, national and/or international level.
To be successful you’ll need to have:
- Minimum 10 years experience in elite sporting environments
- Knowledge of athlete management systems
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with a complex and diverse group of stakeholders
- Strong managerial, organisational and strategic planning skills, including an ability to manage financial resources and budgets.
- The ability to work collaboratively with other areas of the business including marketing and commercial.
What we offer
This role provides an opportunity to be a part of a world class elite competition. We are committed to providing opportunities for professional development and progression. While currently based at Netball SA Stadium in Mile End, we are currently working on building a new, world-class home of netball.
