Head Of Pathway Program

The Head of Pathway role within the Surfing Australia (SA) High Performance Program works as an integral lead of our team supporting Australian athletes to become the world's best surfers and people. The Pathway athlete cohort is made up of male & female U21 athletes from pre-emerging to WSL Qualifying Series level with the focus on becoming WT and Olympic ready with World Class support to achieve individual goals and priorities.
ROLE PURPOSE
Execute the Pathway program plan with excellence
Support Pathway program athletes, coaches & relevant network to achieve individual goals and priorities.
Enhancing the ability of the Pathway team to contribute to the SA HP Program KPI's and meet benchmark events targets.
An integrated approach with SA's Performance Support team to enhance the Pathway athletes and team in achieving performance targets.
Support activity related to relevant benchmark events including ISA World Junior Championships and WSL World Juniors
Win & foster partnerships for Surfing Australia to support the organisation & improve the Pathway program
Responsible for the Pathway Program HPP brand & outcomes
Design & implement the School to BRC to regional to State High Performance annual plans
Deliver the Northern Beaches HP program & develop future sustainable hubs in Australia
Lead & ensure annual delivery of U18/U16/U14 State body High Performance programs
Ensure the Pathway Program is maximising growth opportunities through efficient planning, processes, budgeting & reporting
KEY CHALLENGES
Working in a fast-paced, complex multi-discipline high performance environment.
Working within a restricted resource environment.
Working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and varying agendas.
Adapting to ways of working that includes cross discipline delivery of performance support requiring close liaison with discipline expertise
Tough sales market & challenged surf industry
Large playing field with surfers all over Australia & the locations all over the world
Worldwide competition is growing & fast
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Athletes:
To connect, listen and understand athlete needs
National HP Director:
To ensure performance is aligned for sustainable success
HP Program staff:
To work collaboratively to support, enable and impact optimal performance together
Pathway Coaches & Coach Network:
To support the delivery of sustainable high performance, athlete progression, and wellbeing
Performance Team(s) and Preferred Provider networks:
To support an integrated performance approach and collaboratively prepare our athletes to become world's best surfers and people.
NIN (AIS & SIS/SAS), State bodies, AOC, and WSL:
To enhance collaboration within the National system
Surf Industry:
To have strong working commercial partnerships, trust & credibility
Media & Owned/SA Marketing:
To work collaboratively to maximise outcomes in HPP brand, SA & surf performance marketing
P&C Group:
To have a strong working relationship with SA BRC managers & learning & development for best outcomes in HP Pathways
Sport Australia / Professional Network:
To support the achievement of system and Surfing Australia HP Program outcomes and to maintain current best practice and learnings.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead, Facilitate and Drive Strategy
Champion the SA HPP culture of Athlete focused, Coach led integrated performance teams
Develop a plan, identify tasks, resources and accountabilities to support successful realisation of program objectives
Establish mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with athletes, coaches, HP key stakeholders, other providers, States, teams and admin staff.
Provide expert advice to internal or external stakeholders directly or by facilitation.
Drive a culture that fosters and develops innovative processes, communications and accountabilities that result in process improvements.
Champion Performance Planning Support
Ensure prioritisation of athlete performance planning
Where applicable, assist within performance teams, work collaboratively with coaches / performance support providers to analyse needs of athlete, and set appropriate performance goals, develop plans, monitor and implement these plans and review periodically.
Draw conclusions and makes recommendations based on qualitative or quantitative information
Delivery of Daily Performance Environment
Manage Pathway coaches and Network Coaches with providing direct athlete service
Promote/support a 'performance focused culture' and commit to continuous learning
Regularly attend DPE training sessions, camps and competitions to identify and understand opportunities and challenges and support an integrated approach
Performance Management & Recruitment
Meet monthly with direct reports to discuss performance, monitor progress and consider future requirements
Commit to developing a professional development plan
Identify, recruit and develop Pathway staff
Provide technical leadership and guidance & mentorship to other performance support staff and coaches, including professional development, where appropriate
Supervise or assist in the supervision of staff to ensure high quality services are met.
Operations and Reporting
Ensure relevant qualifications are met and updated by Pathway staff and Network providers
Ensure quality data is captured, and analysis and reporting requirements using any required system/sport platforms have been met as outlined by NHPD.
Lead effective financial and administrative requirements for Pathway program and staff as applicable.
Attend and where appropriate lead formal meetings
Ensure all stakeholder and SA reporting requirements are met
Report quarterly on results vs KPIs for all surfers & programs
General
Represent SA with best intentions
Work collaboratively with other SA Departments towards organisational outcomes
Adhere to all the SA policies and procedures, particularly the Code of Conduct
Reflect the SA values in everyday work environment
Comply with WHS legislation, company WHS policies, objectives and procedures. Contribute and participate in the health and safety of all staff, visitors and contractors.
SUCCESS PROFILE
Experience
Expertise in Surfing
7+ years in high performance sport environments
Proven success in planning, periodising and managing athletes across multiple seasons/campaigns to support medal-winning performance (or equivalent) at an international level.
Proven experience in using a holistic approach to planning and monitoring athletic performance in individual athletes to achieve performance progression.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a multi-disciplinary/sport team environment with high performance athletes / coaches.
Experience in developing and supervising staff to achieve performance outcomes.
Experience in operating and managing quality control and quality assurance programs to meet compliance standards.
Experience in reporting to a variety of stakeholders, investment management & negotiations
Design and delivery of strategic planning and systems / processes to deliver improved business performance
Demonstrated ability to analyse data, interpret results and produce reports for influencing athletic training programs.
Proven experience in presenting to coaches related information for enhanced performance.
Proven ability to sell & keep commercial partnerships
Demonstrated coaching experience with National level athletes
Proven ability in sports marketing
Knowledge
Relevant tertiary qualification is desirable
Progression Surf Coach or equivalent Coaching qualification
Demonstrated understanding of theory and modern coaching philosophies and the application for the development of high performance training programs
Knowledge and understanding of Australian High Performance sport systems
Knowledge of the current trends, structure and dynamics in international level Surfing in the areas of coaching, sports science and sport medicine
Understanding the requirements of High Performance athletes and coaches
Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of MS Office and other sports specific computer programs
First aid and resuscitation certificate
Working with children check
Strong understanding of the Surf Industry & athlete sponsorships
Strategic planning
Project Management
Leading in complexity
Facilitating Change
Aligning Performance for Success
Business Development
Coaching and Developing Others
Operational Decision Making
Delegation and Empowerment
Driving for Results
Monitoring Information
Building Partnerships
Building Teams
Creating a Culture of Trust
Sound financial and administrative skills
Personal Attributes
Strong ambition for athletes
High responsibility/accountability
Well organised & detail oriented
Can relate & connect with young adults, Youth, Children & parents
Continuous learner
Analytical
Energy
Respectful
Note:
This position requires a clearance/s to work with children which is an essential component of this role and therefore to continuing employment.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to obtain the appropriate licence.
This position is required to travel domestically and/or internationally.
This position requires/may require weekend work, or outside ordinary work hours.
The successful candidate for this role will be subject to a National Police Criminal History Check prior to appointment.
The successful candidate for this role will be required to undertake a Security Clearance.
You must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia. You are required to notify Surfing Australia if your right to work in Australia ceases.
Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
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