Applications are invited for the post of Team Manager (TM) to the Army Men’s 7s Team.

The successful applicant will be expected to start on 1 Mar 26. It is desirable that the successful applicant completes at least 3 seasons.

Applicants should e-mail their rugby CV to the Army Rugby Union (ARU) Chief Operations Officer – Kimberley Fowke via EMAIL

The closing date for applications is Fri 9 Jan 26. The Director of 7s Rugby (DoR) Maj Jeff Howard will contact all applicants directly by Tue 20 Jan 26. Applicants that have passed the CV sift will be called forward for interviews in Feb 26, date TBC.

Following interview, the successful candidate will be notified once the DoR has made contact with all those that were unsuccessful.

QUALIFICATION, RANK AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

There are no essential qualifications, rank or experience required for this post. However a working knowledge of JSPs 660, 752 and 800 would be highly desirable. In addition, the successful applicant must be able to comfortably operate with players, support staff and senior officers, have knowledge and enthusiasm and a passion for the development of the game. In addition, the individual must be serving within the British Army, Regular or Reserve.

COMMITMENT

This is a prestigious, voluntary post working with a very enthusiastic and dedicated elite sports team. The time commitment for this post can be demanding for both work and personal time throughout the entire year, particularly over weekends during the summer period.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Men’s 7s Team Manager (TM) is accountable to the Director of Rugby (DoR). Their key output will be the execution of managerial tasks which enable the team to take the field in a professional manner. Fundamental to carrying out their tasks is effective stakeholder management, good organisational skills, and an understanding of what the Head Coach (HC) needs to deliver an elite rugby 7s team. Team managers from across all teams within the ARU are expected to share best practice and resources where appropriate.

Team Managers are responsible for:

• Support a successful team environment on and off the pitch, ensuring the teams full potential can be achieved.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the ARU COO, Asst Ops Mgr and Director of Finance (DoF). This will ensure all logistical, safety and financial matters can be resolved.
• Assist the DoR and HC forecast a structured season. Acting as the lead point of contact for the organisers with regards to submitting entries and paying fees.
• On request from the ARU COO/Asst COO, provide kit orders for the season. This must include playing, training and off field clothing. And is then responsible for stock management during the season.
• Arrange for team accommodation in the lead up to a tournament, this must include sleeping arrangements, access to gym and training facilities. It must be in agreeable travel time to tournament locations.
• Manage the teams kit and equipment to ensure it is available when needed. This includes, but not limited to, all training resources, medical equipment, and team gazebo.
• At the end of the season provide the DoF with evidence of justified use of available finances.
• Where appropriate, comply with Army Sport and ARU overseas tour policies, conducting early planning and it is built into the ARU structured season.