Are you a strategic thinker and inspirational leader with a passion for high-performance sport? Isle of Man Netball (IOMN) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Performance Director to drive the success of our Performance Programme and elevate netball on the Isle of Man to new heights.
About Us
Isle of Man Netball (IOMN) is a vibrant voluntary organisation dedicated to delivering netball opportunities for all ages, genders, and abilities. With approximately 700 members, we are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive environment where players, coaches, and umpires can reach their full potential.
Our Performance Programme is at the heart of our vision, nurturing talent and creating a sustainable pathway for athletes and coaches to excel at local, national, and international levels.
The Role
AAs Performance Director, you will shape the future of elite netball on the Isle of Man. Reporting to the Chair of the Board, you will design and deliver a strategic Performance Programme aligned with IOMN's vision and values. You will lead a dedicated team of coaches, support staff, and athletes, embedding a culture of excellence, transparency, and inclusivity.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on the development of netball, ensuring sustained success for generations to come.
What You'll Do
About You
We are looking for an experienced leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and has a proven track record of success in high-performance sport.
Essential Requirements:
Desirable:
What We Offer
About Us
Isle of Man Netball (IOMN) is a vibrant voluntary organisation dedicated to delivering netball opportunities for all ages, genders, and abilities. With approximately 700 members, we are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive environment where players, coaches, and umpires can reach their full potential.
Our Performance Programme is at the heart of our vision, nurturing talent and creating a sustainable pathway for athletes and coaches to excel at local, national, and international levels.
The Role
AAs Performance Director, you will shape the future of elite netball on the Isle of Man. Reporting to the Chair of the Board, you will design and deliver a strategic Performance Programme aligned with IOMN's vision and values. You will lead a dedicated team of coaches, support staff, and athletes, embedding a culture of excellence, transparency, and inclusivity.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on the development of netball, ensuring sustained success for generations to come.
What You'll Do
- Lead the Programme: : develop and implement a high-performance strategy that supports athlete and coach development, succession planning, and competitive success.
- Build a Winning Culture:foster a culture of integrity, ambition, inclusivity, and respect across all levels of the Performance Programme.
- Support Coaches and Athletes:mentor and empower the National Team Head Coach and the wider coaching team to deliver outstanding performance outcomes.
- Enhance Pathways: create seamless talent pathways from grassroots to elite levels, supporting player and coach development across age groups.
- Drive Innovation:stay ahead of trends in high-performance sport and apply them to the Programme, including tactical, technical, physical, and psychological innovations.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: build strong relationships with clubs, leagues, and partners to enhance performance, recruitment, and the profile of Isle of Man Netball.
- Deliver Results:ensure the Programme achieves its goals through effective planning, monitoring, and evaluation of performance strategies and initiatives.
About You
We are looking for an experienced leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and has a proven track record of success in high-performance sport.
Essential Requirements:
- Senior leadership experience in a high-performance sport environment.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong understanding of athlete development, coaching methodologies, and performance pathways.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker with a track record of creating and delivering high-performance strategies
- Knowledge of high-performance sport, including sports science, medicine, and international competition.
- Commitment to working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Desirable:
- An internationally recognised coaching qualification (e.g., Level 3), or working towards.
- Experience in athlete recruitment, safeguarding, and utilising high-performance support services.
- Passion for netball and women's sport.
What We Offer
- The chance to make a significant impact on the future of netball in the Isle of Man.
- The opportunity to work with a passionate, dedicated team of volunteers, coaches, and athletes.
- A collaborative and supportive environment focused on achieving excellence.
Interested?
If you're excited by the opportunity to lead the Rams and contribute to the Isle of Man Netball Performance Programme, we want to hear from you!
In the first instance, please contact Debbie Scrimshaw, Director, Paragon Recruitment for a full job description - debbie@paragon.co.im
Ready to Apply?
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience, suitability and motivation in applying for the role to: Debbie Scrimshaw, Director, Paragon Recruitment - debbie@paragon.co.im
Closing Date - Friday 3rd January 2025
Join us and inspire the next generation of netball talent!