Snow Sports NZ is the national organization for all competitive snow sports in New Zealand Our Vision: To be NZ s most inspirational, innovative, exciting and fun sport Our Mission: To lead and support the growth and success of competitive snow sports in NZ Section A POSITION DESCRIPTION Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager (Freeski and Snowboard) POSITION REPORTING TO DIRECT REPORTS LOCATION HOURS OF WORK Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager (Freeski and Snowboard) CEO None however, the role manages the Park and Pipe and Freeride Sport Committees and works closely with the Snow Sports NZ High Performance Team. Wanaka This role involves a minimum of 40 hours per week and will include some working outside normal office hours at weekends and evenings. TERM This is a fixed term contract through until 30 November 2017. Snow Sports NZ Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager 2017 1
Section B POSITION OBJECTIVE To be the go- to person for all things Park, Pipe and Freeride within Snow Sports NZ. RELATIONSHIPS Internally Chief Executive Officer Performance Director Operations Manager Alpine and Cross Country Manager Adaptive Manager Finance and Funding Manager Communications Manager All Snow Sports NZ staff Athletes Coaches Parents Externally Park and Pipe Sport Committee Freeride Sport Committee Programme Directors and Head Coaches of Park & Pipe programmes Programme Directors and Head Coaches of Freeride programmes Event organisers and ski area event crews / teams Technical Delegates and Race Organising Committees NZSIA (NZ Snowsports Instructors Alliance) Sport NZ Community Sport Staff HPSNZ Pathway to Podium Staff HPSNZ Support Staff Winter Games NZ staff Otago Academy of Sport Staff Regional Sport Trusts Snow Sports NZ Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager 2017 2
Section C KEY TASKS & EXPECTED RESULTS This role will play a significant part in Snow Sports NZ achieving its strategic priorities (See 2018 Strategic Plan) that will be ultimately measured by: Ø Organisational Excellence Ø Successful athlete and coach development pathways, and Ø International Success on the World Stage (World Cups, World Championships, Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics) SNOW SPORTS NZ STRATEGIC AREA KEY TASK The tactics EXPECTED RESULTS Excellence Primary point of contact Actively cultivates relationships and engages key stakeholders, so that this role becomes the primary point of contact for all public and member requests around Park & Pipe and Freeride (e.g. calendaring, website, FIS/FWT membership and entries) Winning Strategic direction Working successfully with the Chief Executive, Performance Director, Park and Pipe and Freeride sport committees to develop and implement agreed strategy and tactics for the sports Increased number of athletes competing Clear pathway for athletes and coaches Transparent selection criteria for all squads / teams Excellence Communication Regularly communicate with Park & Pipe and Freeride sport committees Excellence Website Ensure information on the website relating to Park & Pipe and Freeride is accurate, relevant and timely Excellence Planning Develop annual operational plans for Park & Pipe and Freeride in conjunction with the CEO Snow Sports NZ Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager 2017 3
Excellence Budgeting Develop annual operational budgets for Park & Pipe and Freeride in conjunction with the CEO Excellence Reporting Prepare Park and Pipe and Freeride reports for sport committees and Snow Sports NZ Board as required Manage and report against operational plans and budgets Section D PERSON SPECIFICIATION This part of the position description defines the key elements of the Snow Sports NZ Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager. These descriptors of what success would look like will assist Snow Sports NZ in a variety of ways including: Assist in the identification and recruitment of a Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager Assist in the retention of the Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager To keep the Success Profile simple, a framework comprising three components has been created. The details of each component are outlined in the following pages. What I Am Capable Of (personal characteris^cs) What I Have Done (experience) What I Know (knowledge) Snow Sports NZ Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager 2017 4
1. What I Am Capable Of (personal characteristics) These competencies define clusters of behaviours, knowledge, and motivations that are related to success or failure within the role of Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager. High Performance Characteristics The Price of Entry Driven By Achieving Results Ability to meet challenging targets in high- pressure situations Competitive and has the will to win Seeks challenging performance opportunities Self- Awareness Is clear on others expectations of them Understands the impact their behaviour has on others Challenges their own leadership ability Remains humble Continually seeks feedback from athletes, NSO staff, and others. Regularly challenges their own professional knowledge and skills. High- Speed Learning Continually challenges their own ability Has a fixation for new learning is constantly learning and seeking ways to improve Quickly applies learning to achieve results Takes risks in learning Passion/Tenacity / Resilience Leading in HP sport is a way of life, not a job Passion drives a massive work ethic Never lets up despite obstacles and setbacks Ability to achieve difficult results through hard work, perseverance and high energy A can do attitude with strong concept of the team Specific to a leader in a people industry Trust & Integrity Is direct and truthful Keeps confidences Doesn t misrepresent themselves for personal gain Builds empathy Operates with integrity Ability to foster mutual trust and respect as a key component of creating honest one- on- one conversations Adaptability Sees others views and tailors behaviour and messages appropriately Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in structures, processes, requirements, environments or cultures Snow Sports NZ Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager 2017 5
Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager - Specific Characteristics Building & Maintaining Relationships Relates well to all kinds of people Builds rapport well Uses diplomacy and tact when needed Has the patience to listen to others Remains open to ideas Supports others Well- developed judgement and sense of integrity to deal with sensitive and confidential issues Ability to resolve conflict with amicable agreement between more than one party Planning & Prioritising Sets crystal clear and realistic outcomes Zeros in on critical aspects and puts the trivial aside Breaks down work into objectives and process steps; relentlessly focusing on detail when necessary Delegates work to the right people at the right time Anticipates and adjusts for roadblocks Evaluates performance against objectives Manages the Work Ability to multi- task with proven time management, prioritising and organisational skills Makes preparations so that own and others work can be done effectively Schedules to avoid conflict Leverages resources to complete work efficiently Stays focused to ensure completion Continuous Improvement Encourages boundary breaking Suggests new possibilities Implements innovations appropriately and manages the associated risks Seeks new ways of delivering effective programme support Snow Sports NZ Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager 2017 6
2. What I Have Done (experience) To be successful as the Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager it is expected that the individual will have been exposed to experiences that shape their future responses to often challenging situations. Essential A passion for Park & Pipe disciplines of Big Air, Halfpipe, Slopestyle (ski and snowboard) A passion for Freeride (ski and snowboard) Proven ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats Superior relationship building skills Development of operational plans and budgets Desirable Experience working with and managing volunteers Event management experience 3. What I Know (knowledge) Our Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager will need to know their stuff. This will ensure they deliver excellence and will contribute to their personal credibility. Essential Knowledge and understanding of Park & Pipe disciplines (as an athlete, coach, administrator or volunteer) Knowledge and understanding of FIS, AFP and FWT rules and regulations Proven ability to use the full suite of Microsoft tools Desirable Knowledge and understanding of Freeride (as an athlete, coach, administrator or volunteer) Knowledge and understanding of FWT rules and regulations Snow Sports NZ Park, Pipe and Freeride Manager 2017 7