Olé Football Academy is looking for a full-time Operations and Communications Manager
Want to work in a thriving football organisation? Olé Football Academy is looking for a full-time Operations and Communications Manager!
The Operations and Communications Manager is responsible for ensuring organizational effectiveness through smooth internal operations and managing the academy’s internal and external communications.
Responsibilities:
Operations Management
- Day-to-day administrative tasks; including but not limited to; general academy queries, database (Friendly Manager) management, monthly newsletters, facility maintenance coordination, academy residence coordination, event planning, and liaising with partner clubs.
- Connect all departments of the academy with efficient internal systems/procedures and clear proactive communication.
- Maintain strong relationships with local schools to ensure academy players are supported.
- Develop and implement academy gear processes from purchasing to distribution
Communications Management
- Clear, concise, and consistent communication with all academy stakeholders.
- Maintain website and social media platforms with regular updates.
- Create and implement a media plan for the academy.
- Liaise with Western Suburbs staff to ensure communication and cohesion between club and academy.
Other
- In coordination with Football Staff, plan recruiting events, programme dates, school holiday training plans, and academy prizegiving.
- Provide information regarding academy fees, invoicing, payment plans, and scholarships.
- Recruit and support Academy volunteers, apprentices and interns.
- Help strengthen the academy’s financial model and business.
- Manage and facilitate academy HR and induction documentation for staff and players.
- Facilitate academy visits with recruits and visitors.
- Maintain a strong relationship with partner clubs across the country.
- Maintain and improve Academy ‘host family’ network for non-Wellington based players.
- Other tasks assigned by the Olé CEO.
Qualifications & Education
- Minimum of 3 years operational management experience preferred.
- Strong communications background and work experience required.
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Experience in ‘high performance’ sporting organisations preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative management style.
- Attention to detail is essential as well as the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work.
- Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
- Excels at operating in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
To Apply: Please email letter of interest and CV to: [email protected]
