Sport Manager: Netball and Tennis (P000926)

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: CORPORATE RELATIONS, MARKETING, AND SPORT DEPARTMENT: NWU SPORT, POSITION NUMBER: P000926 VACANCY: SPORT MANAGER: NETBALL AND TENNIS PEROMNES GRADE: P8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT Duties & Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To lead and manage the university’s Netball and Tennis programs by driving high-performance initiatives, supporting marketing and recruitment efforts, promoting student life through sport, and ensuring the program’s financial and strategic sustainability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: PROMOTION OF THE NWU THROUGH SPORT (NETBALL & TENNIS) •        Implement and maintain a successful netball and tennis strategy, structure and programme. •        Develop inclusive opportunities that enable students, to compete at the student, national, and international levels. •        Manage and oversee the recruitment and appointment of specialist coaches across the netball and tennis disciplines with no personal coaching. •        Strengthen the Netball and Tennis programme to enhance the NWU and Eagles brand visibility and reputation.

PROMOTION OF THE NWU BRAND THROUGH HIGH PERFORMANCE AS PART OF CAPACITY BUILDING ·         Position NWU as a leading institution in university sport through the consistent performance of high-performance players and teams. ·         Align high-performance sport initiatives with NWU’s brand identity and marketing objectives. ·         Develop and implement strategies that use sport as a driver for student recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and community involvement. ·         Promote success stories of NWU sport teams to showcase institutional excellence and competitiveness. ·         Collaborate with Marketing and Communication to promote high-performance achievements across media and public platforms. ·         Identify and nurture emerging talent to ensure sustainable performance and representation of the NWU brand. ·         Build internal capacity through the development of coaches, administrators, and support staff involved in all sport programmes.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT •              Manage and monitor the Netball and Tennis department budget in accordance with NWU financial policies and guidelines. •              Conduct annual budgeting and forecasting to ensure optimal allocation and utilisation of resources for player operations and programmes. •              Manage and oversee the fair and transparent allocation of bursaries, in compliance with institutional policies and regulations. •              Ensure proper asset management and control, including the maintenance of accurate inventory and adherence to asset usage protocols. •              Drive revenue generation through SOF3 initiatives such as events, sponsorships, and fundraising functions, with a focus on increasing reserve funds. •              Budget forecasting and Accuracy and timeliness of forecasts

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/MAINTENANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT •              Manage the netball and tennis facilities, ensuring ongoing maintenance, safety compliance, and the implementation of improvement projects to support programme excellence. •              Manage the day-to-day operational requirements of netball courts, tennis courts, associated playing areas, equipment and supporting facilities. •              Ensure facilities are prepared and operational for training, competitions, fixtures, tournaments and recreational activities. •              Coordinate facility bookings and scheduling in collaboration with relevant University stakeholders. •              Optimise utilisation of available facilities while protecting the University's assets. •              Conduct regular inspections of courts, playing surfaces, fencing, lighting, seating, storage areas and associated infrastructure. •              Identify maintenance requirements and report defects promptly to the relevant University facilities/estates department. •              Maintain an up-to-date register of sporting equipment and facility-related assets. •              Monitor the condition, useful life and replacement requirements of equipment and infrastructure. •              Develop annual maintenance and replacement plans based on operational requirements and available budgets

MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT •              Promote NWU student players to attract talented athletes and prospective students, contributing to institutional recruitment goals. •              Collaborate with other portfolios within Corporate Relations, Marketing, and Sport (CRMS) to implement integrated sport marketing and brand management strategies. •              Identify strategic marketing, media, and branding opportunities to position NWU as a leading university in sport. •              Identify and pursue networking opportunities that contribute to institutional advancement through sport. •              Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including the Netball and Tennis Federations at provincial and national levels, to advance programme visibility and support. •              Develop and sustain partnerships with internal stakeholders (e.g., faculties, residences, recruitment offices) to enhance cross-functional support for marketing and recruitment efforts. •              Participate in strategic planning and innovation efforts to continuously improve the quality, reach, and sustainability of NWU’s sport programmes.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT •            Recruitment, appointment, and performance management of coaches across the sport disciplines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality coaching without engaging in direct coaching duties. •            Implement regular coaching staff reviews and provide constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement. •            Ensure retention of qualified high-performance coaches through competitive, market-related remuneration and incentives. •            Facilitate professional development opportunities for coaches, including upskilling workshops and participation in provincial and national Netball and Tennis administrative bodies. •            Manage and resolve conflicts within the coaching team promptly and constructively. •            Support coaches in delivering effective training programmes that meet high-performance and player development goals. •            Foster a positive and collaborative coaching culture that encourages innovation and excellence.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY . •            Identify potential OHS risks within sport facilities and activities and take immediate corrective action to address non-compliance. •            Develop and promote opportunities for OHS training and awareness for all netball and tennis staff and players. •            Ensure strict adherence to all OHS-related policies, procedures, and audit requirements. •            Monitor and maintain safety standards in the sport environments, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. •            Foster a culture of safety and health awareness among staff and athletes, encouraging proactive reporting and risk mitigation.

Desired Experience & Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ·          A bachelor’s degree in management or related fields (NQF Level 7). ·           A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in sport management or high-performance management at National    and Provincial level. ·           A minimum of three (3) years’ people management experience in a team related area.

ADDED ADVANTAGE: ·          A relevant qualification in or Sport Science/Management (NQF Level 6). ·          A minimum of three (3) years’ international experience in sports management or high-performance       management. ·          A minimum of three (3) years’ experience of working in an academic environment where the balancing of sport and academics is essential. ·          Registration with Netball South Africa and/or Tennis South Africa. ·          Membership with the Nort