Athlete Performance Lead

3 weeks ago

Waikato, New Zealand Rowing New Zealand Full time

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position title: Athlete Performance Lead Reports to: General Manager Performance Office location: Karapiro, Cambridge Employment Status: Full Time Employee Direct Reports: Nil
KEY PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE
The key purpose is to ensure the alignment of performance support services with coaching and RNZ key performance/campaign objectives. This role will lead our multi-disciplinary performance support team with the primary objective to develop and apply the practical, technical, and tactical health and performance needs within the High-Performance Programme Pathway.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess APS needs and allocate resources in line with our High-Performance Strategic plan.
Work with the coaching team, pathway team, athletes and APS to understand needs and prioritise accordingly.
Lead the Athlete Performance Support services plan annually and for the cycle in partnership with HPSNZ.
Lead the Performance Support Team (PST) to ensure alignment and a multi-disciplinary approach to athlete support.
Ensure that performance support services achieve maximum impact and are fully aligned to Rowing New Zealand's picture of performance and pathway needs.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among providers to optimise the effectiveness of their interventions.
Support the individual coach to lead and coordinate case management meetings as required.
Engage and manage applied research projects to gather performance impacting information.
Ensure our innovation plan is reviewed, planned and implemented.
In conjunction with HPSNZ head of disciplines (HoD) and Performance Team Leader (PTL), ensure the technical development of the PST is collaborative and efficient.
Ensure athletes and coaches are getting the data they need.
Monitor the effectiveness of performance enhancement initiatives and adjust as needed.
Analyse data and feedback to identify trends or areas for improvement in athlete performance.
Contribute to maximising athlete availability through coordinated prevention practices.
In collaboration with the HPSNZ Intelligence Team, manage key data related projects.

Support coaches to lead athlete performance conversations

Plan, facilitate and document regular performance conversations with athletes.
Assist the coaching team in providing constructive feedback to athletes.
Ensure athletes understand what they need to do for selection considerations.

Key Relationships:
Internal Relationships

Coaches
Athletes
General Manager Performance
Athlete Wellbeing Lead
High-Performance Athlete Development Manager
High-Performance Operations Manager
Other RNZ staff as necessary

External Relationships

HPSNZ Performance Support Team
HPSNZ PTL
HPSNZ HoD
Other PS staff as necessary

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prioritise workload to ensure work of the greatest importance is undertaken with urgency and to a high standard.
Support and help develop a positive workplace culture.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibly manage all business resources within accountability levels.
Undertake all duties outlined in this Job Description and other duties as required.
Comply with all employment obligations.
Dedicate all effort to the execution of duties and responsibilities.
Demonstrate commitment to Health and Safety at work.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Postgraduate degree in sport science/allied health or similar.
Strong management skills and demonstrated leadership qualities.
High level data analysis skills.
High level of interpersonal skills.
Critical decision-making ability and attention to detail.
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical mindset with a problem-solving orientation.
Previous experience in rowing is highly desirable.

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