2017 TEAM MANAGER
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION FORM
POSITION TITLE: SPORT TEAM MANAGER
All RMIT representative teams require a Team Manager. The Team Managers will assist in the recruitment,
coordination and management of the teams competing at all Australian University Sport Games and
Championship events.
Position Outline:
The Sport Team Manager plays an integral role in the organisation and preparation of RMIT sporting teams for
the Australian University Sport program. The Team Manager’s main role is to act as both a coordinator of their
team and a liaison with the Sport University Team Manager (herein referred to as the UTM) to ensure that all
arrangements and documentation is in place for their team.
Remuneration and benefits:
The role of RMIT Redbacks Team Manager is a volunteer position. However, the Team Managers will be
partially subsidised for their 2016 Uni Games campaign. In 2017 a subsidy of $200 is available to Team
Managers. To be eligible to receive this amount you must attend all five meetings scheduled throughout the
year. Each meeting is worth $40. Therefore if you attend at least the first three meetings you should receive
$120 off your SUG package. Provided you attend the following two meetings, the remaining amount will be
taken off your AUG package if your team is successful in qualifying for AUGs.
The estimated total RMIT package costs for 2017 are:
SUG 2017 Geelong: Approximately $220 (including accommodation, dinner and merchandise)
AUG 2017 Gold Coast: Approximately $380 (including flights, accommodation, dinners and merchandise),
Written and verbal references can be provided upon request, post event.
Provided roles and responsibilities are carried out, applicants will be eligible to receive a certificate from RMIT
LEAD, an official authorisation of undertaking this volunteer role on their academic transcript. You will be
required to attend at least 3 meetings throughout the year to receive this recognition.
Should Team Manager’s be forced out of a playing role due to high quality recruits, they are still guaranteed a
place at the event as a “non-playing” Team Manager. Therefore a benefit of the role is a guaranteed place at
SUGs and/or AUGs.
Reporting Line:
The Sport Team Manager reports to the UTM.
Requirements:
The Sport Team Manager must have exceptional organisational skills. He or she must also have a broad
knowledge of their chosen sport, have previous experience in a leadership role and be available to attend all
training sessions.
The Team Manager must act maturely and responsibly at all times when acting as a representative of RMIT
and be a leader and mentor to their fellow team members.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Prior to the Games:
1.
Attend orientation events, if requested, to promote your sport.
2.
Attend all scheduled meetings as outlined below.
3.
Maintain constant contact with the UTM. Discuss training venue options, costs or equipment
requirements, coaching requirements and suggestions.
4.
Manage team lists online through RMIT Link.
5.
Contact all new applicants, and provide regular communication regarding team trials and training.
6.
Organise and run at least two selection trials (these must be conducted in line with RMIT standards).
7.
Attend any group trials and/or training sessions organised by RMIT Sport.
8.
In conjunction with the UTM and Sports Coach, assist in the selection of the best possible team to
represent RMIT University (it is mandatory the team is selected on ability only. If you anticipate a
conflict of interest with friends, please reconsider as to whether you believe you can carry out this role).
9.
Distribute relevant information to all team members, regarding competition details and any other
arrangements, constantly acting as a liaison between team members and UTM.
10.
Assist team members with the registration process, as directed by the UTM.
11.
Coordinate team uniform and merchandise collections.
12.
Actively seek additional funds for your team by organising a fundraiser (optional).
13.
Attend any functions organised by RMIT LINK Sport and Recreation.
During the Games:
14.
Ensure that all athletes in the team comply with the RMIT LINK Code of Conduct.
15.
Report to RMIT LINK Sport staff member on a daily basis, notifying the staff member of any incidents,
playing breaches, forfeits or misbehaviour by team members.
16.
Organise and coordinate transport for the team to ensure that all team members arrive at the correct
venue one hour prior to game commencement time.
17.
Ensure that all RMIT team duty commitments are met (scoring, boundary running etc.).
18.
Attend any meetings, dinners or functions organised by RMIT LINK Sport & Recreation.
After the Games:
19.
Ensure that any loaned equipment is returned one week after the event.
20.
Provide suggestions to assist the UTM to improve the Games in the future.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP MEETING FOR TEAM MANAGERS IN 2017:
A subsidy to the value of $200 is available for Team Managers. To be eligible to receive this full amount you
MUST NOT miss a meeting for any reason. For any meetings missed, $40 will be deducted from your subsidy.
1. Monday 6th March (Week 2, Semester 1)
2. Monday 1st May (Week 9, Semester 1)
3. Monday 19th June (final week of Semester 1 exam period)
4. Monday 24th July (Week 2, Semester 2)
5. Monday 18th September (Week 9, Semester 2)
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Each meeting will be followed by a Redbacks Leadership Team dinner
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to attend meetings will not only leave students ineligible for a full subsidy but students
failing to attend will also potentially be dismissed from their role. The following are the only acceptable
reasons for a Team Manager remaining in the role despite missing a meeting:
 Scheduled class clashing (evidence of this to be provided)
 Medical Certificate
 Scheduled Sport training (evidence of this to be provided)
Work/jobs will not be an accepted reason for missing a meeting – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY for this role is you
believe this may be an issue.
2017 TEAM MANAGER
APPLICATION FORM
Name:
Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Your main sport:
Applying for (please circle):
BOTH SUG & AUG
SUG ONLY
AUG ONLY
Campus studying at (please circle):
Bundoora
City
Brunswick
Please complete the following questions in detail:
1.
Why are you interested in being a Team Manager?
2.
What skills do you have that you think would be an advantage in this role?
3.
Do you have any background or experience as a leader or as a captain? If yes, please explain.
4.
What strategies will you use to recruit high level athletes?
5.
What University Games events have you previously attended? Please list all that you have been
involved in.
6.
What year and semester will you graduate from RMIT?
Please indicate your availability in 2017:
University commitments (estimated hours):
Work commitments (estimated hours):
Sporting commitments (estimated hours):
All applications are to be emailed to: [email protected]
Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within 2 weeks. Successful applicants may be
required to attend RMIT city campus for an interview (this will be dependent on demand for the role and the
quality of the application). The interview process is more of an informal chat with the RMIT UTM. There is no
date cut off for this role, once a suitable candidate is found they are appointed in a “first in best dressed”
system.