James Bennetts
Green Point,Australia
Summary
Retired rugby professional with a wealth of experience, seeking opportunities to offer leadership, teamwork, and strategic skills gained through a successful career. Passionate and eager to develop skills in related industries.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
U15’s Assistant Rugby Coach
Central Coast Grammar School
01.2023
- Creating and running team training sessions along with game day preparation, strategy and coordination of 23 children.
Development Role
Western Force Rugby Union
01.2011
Development Role
Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union
01.2011
Managing Director
Culara Pty Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Role includes company decision making, business development, invoicing and support work for clients.
Active team playing member, involved with senior leadership, attacking and defence groups and mentorship role for younger members
NEC Corporation - (NEC Green Rockets Rugby Union)
01.2020 - 01.2024
Active team playing member, involved with senior leadership groups
Sanix Inc - (Sanix Blues Rugby Union)
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Contributing to driving the high standard of the rugby program, ultimately leading to successful seasons and results.
Active playing member in national position
Japan National Rugby Union Team (Brave Blossoms)
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Contributing to successful campaigns during World Cup and International games
- Involved in community engagement events for promotion of rugby and the team, this included, visiting local schools and towns and running mini skill development workshops
- This role also included being active on social media, local and national news engagements.
Active team playing member, Captain and Vice Captain roles
Canon Inc - (Canon Eagles Rugby Union)
01.2012 - 01.2018
- During my 7 seasons my role involved senior leadership, strategy and defence groups
- I contributed to a successful promotion to 1st division and reached the clubs highest finish of top five in the 1st division
- My role involved being an active member engaging in the local community to promote the Canon company and its rugby team
- The engagement included, school and local club rugby workshops focusing on the inclusivity of sport whilst teaching fundamental skills, teamwork and enjoyment.
Active member of 1st grade
Eastwood Rugby Club
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Contributing to Premiership finalist win of 2011
Active member of Academy and Professional Academy
NSW Waratahs Rugby Union
01.2008 - 01.2010
Skills
- Leadership and team management skills honed through captaincy
- Strategic thinking and adaptability developed in high-pressure game situations
- Excellent communication skills, both on and off the field
- Dedication to fitness and maintaining peak physical condition
- Experience in community engagement and promoting the sport
Certification
- Working with children
- White card
- Police check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- First Aid
- Drivers licence
- Skid steer operating licence
- Safe rugby accreditation
Communityengagements
- School and local rugby work shops
- Engagement with supporters through player appearance events
- Annual local town and city clean up days
- Supporter reach out
- Starlight foundation hospital player visits
References
- Chris Rogers, Head of food services, Tip Top
- Paul Rennie, 0427611611
- Stuart Woodhouse, Director of Rugby, The Kings School, sdw@kings.edu.au
Timeline
Managing Director
Culara Pty Ltd
01.2024 - Current
U15’s Assistant Rugby Coach
Central Coast Grammar School
01.2023
Active team playing member, involved with senior leadership, attacking and defence groups and mentorship role for younger members
NEC Corporation - (NEC Green Rockets Rugby Union)
01.2020 - 01.2024
Active team playing member, involved with senior leadership groups
Sanix Inc - (Sanix Blues Rugby Union)
01.2018 - 01.2020
Active playing member in national position
Japan National Rugby Union Team (Brave Blossoms)
01.2014 - 01.2019
Active team playing member, Captain and Vice Captain roles
Canon Inc - (Canon Eagles Rugby Union)
01.2012 - 01.2018
Development Role
Western Force Rugby Union
01.2011
Development Role
Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union
01.2011
Active member of 1st grade
Eastwood Rugby Club
01.2008 - 01.2011
Active member of Academy and Professional Academy
NSW Waratahs Rugby Union
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Working with children
- White card
- Police check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- First Aid
- Drivers licence
- Skid steer operating licence
- Safe rugby accreditation
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