Southern Sports Academy Squads meet on a scheduled bases for training sessions during the scholarship period to receive the most professional coaching available in the area.

The program will provide coaching, training, and athletic development to improve athletes with a view to:
• Develop the fundamental skill level of athletes which will enhance their opportunities for selection in their sport
       performance pathway
• Prepare athletes to a level where their transition to any representation ‘seamless’ in terms of programs or pathways;
• Increase the level of success of those athletes at competition and events.

In addition to the quality coaching, all scholarship holders in the Academy are also exposed to a range of workshops from our specialist consultants including workshops relating to Sports Psychology, Nutrition, Recovery, Athletic Development as well as receiving Strength and Conditioning training that is specific to their sport with complimentary gym membership.

The Southern Sports Academy understands there is a great deal more to being an outstanding athlete than what happens solely on the sporting field. To this end, the Academy provides professional tuition for its athletes on Personal Development related issues. Topics that are covered include (but are not restricted to) Leadership Skills, Goal Setting, Expectations and Obligations of the Professional Athlete, Responsible Use of Social Media, Time Management and Media Skills.

All this adds up to the Southern Sports Academy leading the way in terms of providing valuable development opportunities for junior athletes in the Southern NSW region.
 

If selected for the program you will be required to attend the following:

COMPULSORY Induction and Development Camp 6-8th October 2023
Please note these dates may change due to restrictions or to provide a better a better experience for everyone.

Further information will be provided.

The Squad Manager is primarily responsible for the basic administration of the SSA program, ensuring that at all times the Academy’s professional image is maintained. The Squad Manager will also be expected to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the program.

The position is answerable to the Southern Sports Academy and reports to the Chief Executive Officer through the Head Coach. Decisions relating to the management of the Academy program will be made by a Management Committee involving the Head Coach, Squad Manager, and Chief Executive Officer.

The key responsibilities of the Squad Manager are:

1.   Organise key activities for the SSA squad.
2.   Monitor and review program performance against agreed and established targets.
3.   Correspond regularly with scholarship athletes.
4.   Correspond regularly with the SSA Chief Executive Officer.
5.   Participate in, and contribute to, the planning and evaluation of the program.

•   Formal training (eg Level 1 Sports Administration) or a professional background in administration is preferred.
•   Experience working in the role of Manager / Administrator.
•   Experience working as part of a small multi-disciplined team delivering a sport program.
•   Ability to critically analyse, research and solve problems.
•   Highly developed communication skills.
•   Preparedness to work within the Academy’s guidelines is essential.

Prior to appointment, all program staff are required to present a Working With Children Clearance letter along with their DOB for online verification.  This complies with the guidelines set by the Office of the Children's Guardian.   Further information can be obtained from their website (http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/).

All positions with the Southern Sports Academy are voluntary.
No relationship of employer / employee exists between the parties. However, an honorarium may be provided to offset expenses incurred in relation to the service provided by the Squad Manager.

The appointment of staff is subject to satisfactory conduct and service. The Academy reserves the right to cease the appointment agreement at all times. This decision will be made at the discretion of the Academy's Board of Directors.

Please see the Southern Sports Academy Squad Manager Position Description form (https://tinyurl.com/yxpunlh5).

For further information regarding program commitments and the positions please contact Academy on phone 0499389577 or email: mcalverley@ssa-nsw.org.au