Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union Football Club (Vikings) is a community rugby club in Canberra ACT that fields six teams in the ACTRU competition and supports Vikings Junior Rugby Union.
From humble beginnings in 1973, the club has developed into a leading rugby club in Australia and is seeking a General Manager - Rugby.
About the role The General Manager (Vikings Rugby) drives club operations and performance on and off the field.
Success requires robust admin and stakeholder skills, attention to detail, and a deep passion for community rugby—along with a commitment to supporting players, volunteers, supporters, and sponsors.
The GMR reports to the club executive (President, Vice President and Treasurer) with the President as the primary direct line manager.
The GMR works closely with the Coaching Director and the Pathways and Performance role.
GMR Areas of Responsibility TVRUFC General Manager - Rugby Sponsorship Program and growth Communications, Marketing, Events and Promotions Manage Club Accommodation Properties and Tenants Key duties and responsibilities General Management Work strategically with the Committee to implement the club's strategic directions and priorities Engage with key License Club personnel and departments to grow cross-service opportunities for the benefit of the Rugby Club (book-keeping, events, marketing, web development and communications) Build strong club communication during preseason and stakeholder engagement (players, coaches, sponsors and wider community) Develop and maintain strong relationships with all members of the Vikings Rugby community including life members Strategically manage, lead and build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the Vikings Rugby Club Management Committee, The Vikings Group, Sponsors, Community Groups, suppliers and ACT&SNSW; Rugby Sponsorship Program Strategically and proactively grow sponsorship program, including lead creation, securing new sponsors, increasing revenue and maintaining sponsor relationships Delivery of ROI to sponsors as per sponsorship agreements Implement marketing of sponsors contributions, including signage, brand placements, social media opportunities, naming rights, etc.
Manage the day-to-day Rugby Office operations, maintaining a high level of organisation and administration for the rugby club Manage supplier contracts and deliverables, including invoicing Undertake basic financial management working within the designated and approved budgets with the Rugby staff, Club Executive and Committee, Club Bookkeeper and Auditor Facilitate the administration of all committee meetings, acting as the club secretary; manage player registration through Rugby Xplorer and all player/club memberships Manage all aspects of the club's merchandise, equipment, canteens, vehicles, volunteer rosters and accommodation properties Coordinate Monthly Committee Reports and agenda Coordinate the implementation/logistics (advertising, registration, materials, payments, etc) of pathway programs such as Junior-Red Academy (12-14 year olds), Gen-Red Academy (15-18 year olds), V-Rugby Academy and V-Rugby ETS The pathways programs are coordinated with the Coaching Director (program structure and rugby elements) and Pathways and Performance Manager (execution).
Communications, Marketing, Events and Promotions Point of contact for the club's publicity and promotion Game day operational plan and implementation Develop and implement social media, communications and marketing strategies approved by the club committee Develop, schedule and implement club events calendar aligned to the competition draw Coordinate, manage and implement club events, including game day events (Ladies Day, Sponsors Day, reconciliation round, ANZAC round, Family and Community Day, Charity Day, etc.) Ensure the club has a strong and improved social media presence Manage all relevant communication channels, maintaining a regular schedule of news/newsletters, posts and communications Implement strategies to develop and grow club events and match day experience for the club's partners and community Ensure that the club's accommodation properties are presented and kept in a liveable standard Help ensure players in accommodation understand and undertake requirements in the club accommodation rental agreements Liaise with commercial property managers/landlords Conduct regular inspections of properties to ensure accommodation agreements are being met Ensure rent contributions are made by players Support and Scholarship Program Assist players as required in welfare and living requirements Identify opportunities for employment Manage the Club's Representative support program Implement Scholarship and Support Programs determined by the coaching director and approved by the Committee (including setting up
📌 General Manager - Rugby
🏢 Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby Union Football Club
📍 Australia