Role of a Team Manager

The role of the Team Manager involves close liaison with the Coach and team players.

A club team manager is responsible for the:
• Administration and management of the team; and
• Welfare of all team members at training and competition.

Responsible to:
The club team manager is responsible to the president of the club.

Knowledge, skills, experience and requirements

Essential:
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively liaise with athletes, coaches and administrators.
• Strong organisational skills.
• A current Working With Children certification.

Desirable
• Previous management of a club team.
• Current First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities and duties.

The club team manager has a variety of responsibilities. Some areas to consider when managing a club team include:

Essential:
• Liaising with all team members, parents, coaches and officials to ensure the athletes are appropriately dressed and informed of training, competition locations and club functions.
• Acting as liaison officer between the club and the team.
• Ensuring the first aid kit is fully stocked and regularly replenished for use.
• Ensuring the score sheet is properly completed and that a copy is sent to the responsible club person.
• Ensuring all welfare and safety requirements for the team are met.

Desirable:
• Drawing up a parent’s roster for timekeeping, scoring or transport to away games for junior teams.
• Ensuring all players remain together at the competition and support each other whilst they are representing the club.

How to apply

Please email your CV and expression of interest to: president@altonalacrosse.com.au

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.