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Ryan Cameron
Gymea Bay,NSW
Summary
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, improving and managing participation, excellence and safety. A demonstrated ability to create a visionary, transformational strategic plan, achieve stakeholder buy-in, and lead diverse, challenging change processes to a successful conclusion. Create sports programs from Scratch St Catherine’s Rowing Program 2015. An excellent understanding of the complexity of schools’ sports programs, with an eye to continual improvement. Expertise in developing and 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 humor.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Faith Lutheran CollegePlainlands, Qld
Head of Co-Curricular and Sports Director
01.2025 - 06.2025
Job overview
- I was drawn to this newly created role which combined two previous roles, Head of Sport and Head of Co-Curricular, with responsibility for developing a strategic plan to expand programs and staffing.
- My planning was also linked to the establishment of a Primary School P- 6 from 2027.
- I managed all staff working in Sport, Extra-Curricular and Performing Arts Programs, developing and mentoring all the Heads of Programs so they could mentor their staff and develop best practice programs for the students.
- This improved risk management, participation and performance in a very short period of time.
- My focus was on adding value to students’ lives beyond just school sports participation and establishing the foundations of life long activity, social connection and engagement.
- It was the exciting vision of the then Head, a former police officer, and one that I supported wholeheartedly.
- Unfortunately, a change in leadership through illness, has brought a change in vision and direction at the school, and as a result I was unable to continue, returning to Sydney after only six months.
All Souls St GabrielsCharters Towers, Qld
Director of Sport
01.2024 - 12.2024
Job overview
- In my role as Director of Sport and Manager of High Performance, I had three lasting developments created at ASSG, a brand new, dynamic aquatics program for ASSG’s new 8 Lane, 25m heated pool, including all the risk management plans and compliance requirements for the diverse programs from Learn to Swim, K-10 HPE swimming through to Elite Swimming and a brand-new Water polo program for Charters Towers.
- In addition to this I implemented a High Performance Program (HPP) with a High Performance Coach (JCU) an Exercise Physiologist Student at NQU and a relationship developed between JCU and Nth Queensland Cowboys.
- The school won the “Big 3” for the first time in many decades due to the changes implemented in structure of coaching, manager, captains and Administration. winning Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics all in the one year.
Gilt Edged Sports Consultancy (GESC)
Managing Director
10.2019 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Having achieved so much as a Director of Sport and Co-Curricular and wanting a change of direction and work focus, in 2019 I started my Sports Management Consultancy which offered wrap around services in sports.
- We supported schools and sporting groups with strategic planning, budgeting, achieving operational efficiencies, identifying and managing risk, and staff development.
- This unfortunately coincided with the COVID outbreak; so whilst my business was grounded I worked with several schools through their programs for online learning and student return to school.
- At one school, I developed programs catering especially for the needs and interests of international students and at another the Principal had me working with violent and behaviorally disordered students, using sport and lunchtime activities to engage them and improve their patterns of social interaction.
- With the covid epidemic, this was a challenging time in business, and personal life.
St Catherine’s SchoolWaverley
Director of Sport and BTC (Beyond the Curriculum)
04.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- 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 all 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).
- Wrote Concussion and LGTBIQ Policies for Executive.
- 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-10; 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.
- In 2018 I was publicly recognised by IGSSA as one of their most experienced and knowledgeable Directors of Sport.
- Established a comprehensive, multi-level coaching and risk management program.
- I coached and mentored the Head Coaches who then upskilled the team coaches.
- Developed a very effective risk management culture with the motto, ‘Can’t have performance without safety first’.
- Thorough risk assessments and effective risk mitigation were expected at all levels of Sport and BTC, and I directly coached all staff in this area.
- Set and achieved challenging KPI’s across all sports and programs.
- By maintaining detailed analytics and working closely with the elite senior coaches, I was able to collaborate with them to inform program direction and identify points of leverage for improved performance and ensure a good return on investment.
- Created a highly successful and financially profitable suite of Beyond the Curriculum offerings, meeting all income projections.
- Developed strong working relationships and a shared vision across stakeholders.
- Used evidence-based research to create new sports development structures and systems and implement best practice for achieving high performance.
- Employer representative on the WH&S committee, in addition to being a member of the school’s Uniform Committee and Technology Committee.
St Catherine’s SchoolWaverley
Director of Sport K-12
02.2010 - 03.2015
Job overview
- 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.
St Catherine’s SchoolWaverley
Head of Sport K-12
07.2008 - 02.2010
Job overview
- Following the separation of the roles of Head of PDHPE and Head of Sport, I assumed the role of Head of Sport K-12.
- 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.
St Catherine’s SchoolWaverley
K-12 PDHPE teacher and 2IC PDHPE/Sport Department
01.2001 - 07.2008
Job overview
- Taught PDHPE to all years, including HSC (results way above state average).
- 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.
George Watson's SchoolEdinburgh
K-12 Physical Education Teacher and Rugby Co-ordinator
08.2001 - 03.2002
Job overview
Education
University of Technology, Sydney
Bachelor of Arts from Human Movement Studies
University Overview
Loftus TAFE
Associate Diploma from Social Science
University Overview
University of Sydney
Diploma from Health Counselling
University Overview
Sport Knowledge Australia
Optimising Physical Performance
University Overview
Certification
WWC0370997E, 706902, 92243100, 1383539, 947426, 2488638/1
Leadership Strengths
Leadership Strengths
- 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, improving and managing participation, excellence and safety.
- A demonstrated ability to create a visionary, transformational strategic plan, achieve stakeholder buy-in, and lead diverse, challenging change processes to a successful conclusion.
- Create sports programs from Scratch St Catherine’s Rowing Program 2015.
- An excellent understanding of the complexity of schools’ sports programs, with an eye to continual improvement.
- Expertise in developing and 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 humor.
Professional Rugby Career
Professional Rugby Career
- 1994, Randwick Rugby Club, 1st Grade Colts (Colt and 1st XV player of the year)
- 1995, Randwick Rugby Club, 1st Grade Colts (Premiers)
- 1996, Randwick Rugby Club, 2nd / 3rd Grade (Club record 42 points scored in 1 match)
- 1997, Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club, 1st Grade Squad (Debut Rd 1 at 21 years of age)
- 1998, Southern Districts Rugby Club, 1st Grade Squad
- 1999, Paramatta Rugby Club, 1st Grade Squad
- 2000, Injured dislocated ankle, ruptured perennial tendon.
- 2001/02, Watsonians Rugby Club, 1st Grade (Scotland - Club Record most successful goals in a row 15 from 15)
- 2002, Southern Districts Rugby Club, 1st Grade Squad
- 2003, Paramatta Rugby Club, 1st Grade Squad
Coaching Experience
Coaching Experience
- 2006, Waverley RFSC, 1st Grade coach and Head coach (Kentwell Cup division 1)
- 2007, Souths/Cronulla, tactical and goal kicking coach
- 2008, Oatley RFC, 1st Grade coach and Grade Head coach (Division 2)
- 2009, Randwick Colts, 1st Grade Backs Coach
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- Driving License: Light Rigid Driver’s License
- ID Type: WWC
- ID Number: WWC0370997E
Timeline
Head of Co-Curricular and Sports Director
Faith Lutheran College
01.2025 - 06.2025
Director of Sport
All Souls St Gabriels
01.2024 - 12.2024
Managing Director
Gilt Edged Sports Consultancy (GESC)
10.2019 - 12.2023
Director of Sport and BTC (Beyond the Curriculum)
St Catherine’s School
04.2016 - 01.2019
Director of Sport K-12
St Catherine’s School
02.2010 - 03.2015
Head of Sport K-12
St Catherine’s School
07.2008 - 02.2010
K-12 Physical Education Teacher and Rugby Co-ordinator
George Watson's School
08.2001 - 03.2002
K-12 PDHPE teacher and 2IC PDHPE/Sport Department
St Catherine’s School
01.2001 - 07.2008
University of Technology, Sydney
Bachelor of Arts from Human Movement Studies
Loftus TAFE
Associate Diploma from Social Science
University of Sydney
Diploma from Health Counselling
Sport Knowledge Australia
Optimising Physical Performance
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