Ryan Cameron
Gymea Bay,NSW
Summary
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sport
All Souls St Gabriels (ASSG)
01.2024 - Current
- In my role as Director of Sport and Manager of High Performance, I have created a brand new, dynamic aquatics program for ASSG new 8 Lane, 25m heated pool, including the risk management plan along with numerous risk assessments for all activities and compliance requirements for such diverse and risky programs
- - Learn to Swim program through to Elite Swimming - Water polo program with ASSG students trialling for Nth Qld selection in their first months of training Improved sports performance at Interschool's Carnivals - First time a Charter's Towers School has won all three Interschool cups: Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics cups all won by ASSG in one season Responsible for the management of all competitive and non-competitive Sport 7-12 and charged with inspiring students to set high goals and improve participation rates, along with lifting the school's performance in sport
- Developed a High Performance Program (HPP) designed the program in Term 2, 2024 for ASSG high performing athletes, recently employed a High Performance Coach who is integrating all the important components to improve inspiring athletes
- The first School to Win all Carnivals in the same year for at least two decades
Director of Sports Management Consultancy
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Having achieved so much as a Director of Sport and wanting a change of direction and work focus, in 2019 I started my Gilt Edged Sports Consultancy (GISS) which offers wrap around services in sports
- We support schools and sporting groups with strategic planning, budgeting, achieving operational efficiencies, identifying, and managing risk, and sports staff development
- In addition, the consultancy offers events management insight for stakeholder engagement and fund-raising, as well as actual sports events reviews.
Sportsmaster / Head of PDHPE (Short Term Contract)
Macquarie Grammar School
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Promoting new sports to year 7-12 students including overseas born students
- Developing School camps, Interschool carnivals and developing pathways for outstanding students to compete (Golf, badminton, and table tennis)
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Director of Sport and BTC (Beyond the Curriculum)
St Catherine's School, Waverley
01.2016 - 01.2019
- In recognition of my leadership ability and achievements, the roles of Director of Sport and Director of Beyond the Curriculum were merged and I became responsible for all competitive and non-competitive Sport K-12, as well as co-curricular activities, such as Debating, Chess, Gymnastics, Dance and Drama, plus Snow Sports Holiday Camps, Before and After School Care and Vacation Care (OOSH)
- In total I was responsible for over 100 staff
- My direct reports included the Head of Junior School Sport and PE; the Head of Senior School Sport who managed the Heads of all the individual sports; the Head of the Beyond the Curriculum program; the Head of PE K-12; the Heads of each of the Inter-School Carnival sports, such as Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Gymnastics and Cross Country, and the Sports Administrator
- The effective pastoral care of all students within the various programs was a key focus and a multi-layered program of care was developed K-12
- My stakeholder management extended well beyond the school to sports organisations and governing bodies at all levels
- Sections of the BTC program were open to external students so my parent contacts also extended beyond the school community
- I identified, monitored, and mitigated the extensive risks of sport, had oversight of Work, Health and Safety in sport, and managed a budget of over $1.5million each year.
Director of Sport K-12
St Catherine's School, Waverley
02.2010 - 01.2015
- Responsible for the management of all competitive and non-competitive Sport K-12, and charged with inspiring students, improving participation rates, lifting the school's performance in sport and establishing a successful rowing program
- Developed a strategic plan for Sport to address participation and results and worked closely with the new Head of PDHPE to establish points of leverage and mutual interest
- At the peak of the program, the school had voluntary sports participation rates of 85-90%
- Within two years of taking over as Director of Sport, the school had won the Senior Division 1 premiership in Water polo (a feat repeated 4 times between 2012 and 2019) and secured Intermediate and Year 7 Division 1 wins in Water polo
- In 2012 the school also came 2nd in Tennis, a feat repeated five times between 2012 and 2018; were 3rd in X Country and Athletics; 4th in gymnastics and 5th in swimming
- All of these were significant improvements on performance in the previous ten years
- Established a rowing program from scratch, including securing facilities, purchasing equipment, and building the coaching program and funding structures to enable its success
- By 2018, 50 students were rowing regularly, and the school had won both Head of the River and NSW State titles, with crews even competing at national level Established the school's own Netball Club with 15-20 teams playing in the local competition for 3 terms each year Created the Elite Sports Program for over 30 students who were vying for State selection or already competing at State or National level
- Two of the graduates from this program currently play in Australian national teams for Netball and Water polo Established the school's Hall of Fame, recognising students competing at State or National level, to inspire other students to strive for new heights Started a mid-week sports program in Badminton and Table Tennis, predominantly to engage international students not interested in team sports, and encouraged reluctant sports participants by fostering some non-traditional sports such as Surfing, Equestrian and Triathlon Undertook a thorough analysis of facilities to develop a strategic plan for the future
- One of the first projects was to turn a used and poorly grassed area into a great sports hub by installing astro turf
- I expanded the school's strength and conditioning facilities, creating a strong partnership with experts in the field, and was involved in planning for the new aquatic facilities.
Head of Sport K-12
St Catherine's School, Waverley
07.2008 - 02.2010
- Built a very extensive coaching network using local elite sports people and former students with particular expertise
- Encouraged the increasing professionalisation of sports coaching through formal qualifications and mentoring, particularly in the areas of risk management, sports injuries and analytics
- Established a staff culture of transparency and accountability, with high levels of collaboration Managed some particularly difficult staff performance issues related to the change in structures and expectations Encouraged the participation of students with disabilities, resolving complex access issues in different venues and supporting their involvement in wider competitions.
Coaching
NSW Rugby Union
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Waverley RFSC 1st Grade coach and Head coach (Kentwell Cup division 1) Souths/Cronulla tactical and goal kicking coach Oatley RFC 1st Grade coach and Grade Head coach (Division 2) Randwick Colts 1st Grade Backs Coach
K-12 PDHPE Teacher and 2IC PDHPE/Sport Department
St Catherine's School, Waverley
01.2001 - 07.2008
- Taught PDHPE to all years, including HSC Worked collaboratively with K-12 PDHPE staff to create strong, integrated teaching programs that articulated with the sports program Extensive involvement with a growing number of K-12 students with disabilities, identifying their strengths and then developing highly individualised development programs for each student
- By personalising their PDHPE and Sports experience it was possible to foster far greater participation than had previously been possible and give them more confidence in moving around the campus and accessing the pool.
Rugby Union Development Officer and Semi Professional Player
NSW Rugby Union
01.1994 - 01.2003
- As Development Officer, I promoted Rugby Union in schools and clubs, conducting coaching clinics for juniors and coach development sessions for existing and new team coaches Played for Randwick Rugby Club 1st Grade Colts and 2nd Grade 1994-1996, winning awards for Player of the Year, breaking club records for points scored in a match
- Played for Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club 1st grade squad 1997 - debut at age 21
- Played for Southern Districts Rugby Club 1st grade squad 1998 and 2002 (7s Captain) Played for Parramatta Rugby Club 1st grade squad 1999 and 2003
- Played for Watsonians Rugby Club (Scotland) 2001/02 – Club record 15 / 15 goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Studies -
University of Technology, Sydney
Associate Diploma in Social Science - undefined
Loftus TAFE
Diploma of Health Counselling - undefined
University of Sydney
Optimising Physical Performance - undefined
Sport Knowledge Australia
Level 2 Coach in Water Polo and Rugby Union - undefined
Light Rigid Driver's Licence - undefined
Skills
- Staff Development
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Contract Management
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Relationships
- Strategic Plans for Sport
- Facility Development and Compliance
- Budget Management
- Participation and Performance in Sport
- Aquatics Programs Specialist
Wwc
WWC0370997E
Nesa
706902
Scs
92243100
Nswdepartmentofeducation
1383539
Leadershipstrengths
A deep understanding of school sport and sports management, based on current research and diverse experience across many sports, with a strong focus on identifying and managing riskA demonstrated ability to create a visionary, transformational strategic plan, achieve stakeholder buy-in, and lead diverse, challenging change processes to a successful conclusionAn excellent understanding of the complexity of schools, with an eye to continual improvementExpertise in delivering high level performance, as well as fostering inclusion, promoting participation and encouraging enjoyment of physical activity.Experienced in fostering collaborative working teams and warm relationships with stakeholders, with a proven ability to lead, mentor, manage and empower full-time, part-time and casual staff.Well able to manage competing priorities, with a calm approach under pressure and a great sense of humour.
Timeline
Director of Sport
All Souls St Gabriels (ASSG)
01.2024 - Current
Sportsmaster / Head of PDHPE (Short Term Contract)
Macquarie Grammar School
04.2022 - 12.2022
Director of Sports Management Consultancy
01.2019 - 12.2023
Director of Sport and BTC (Beyond the Curriculum)
St Catherine's School, Waverley
01.2016 - 01.2019
Director of Sport K-12
St Catherine's School, Waverley
02.2010 - 01.2015
Head of Sport K-12
St Catherine's School, Waverley
07.2008 - 02.2010
Coaching
NSW Rugby Union
01.2006 - 01.2009
K-12 PDHPE Teacher and 2IC PDHPE/Sport Department
St Catherine's School, Waverley
01.2001 - 07.2008
Rugby Union Development Officer and Semi Professional Player
NSW Rugby Union
01.1994 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Studies -
University of Technology, Sydney
Associate Diploma in Social Science - undefined
Loftus TAFE
Diploma of Health Counselling - undefined
University of Sydney
Optimising Physical Performance - undefined
Sport Knowledge Australia
Level 2 Coach in Water Polo and Rugby Union - undefined
Light Rigid Driver's Licence - undefined
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