Ryan Danne
Sydney,NSW
Summary
With previous experience in social sport and now in the university space, I am passionate about growing and diversifying sport to make it accessible for everyone. This commitment has helped me build strong partnerships and create communities where sport drives connection and creates a lasting impact beyond the game itself.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Officer
Australian Catholic University
Strathfield, NSW
03.2025 - Current
- Helped run and promote sport across ACU’s NSW campuses (Strathfield, North Sydney, and Blacktown).
- Coordinated social and competitive sport programs, clubs, and events to boost student participation and promote well-being.
- Managed campus sports facilities and worked closely with both internal teams and external partners.
- Organised student involvement in University Sport Australia events, in collaboration with national and campus teams.
- Supervised sports staff to ensure high-quality delivery within budget and marketing goals.
Head of Operations
Urban Rec Australia
Marrickville, NSW
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Expanded small business operations across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, managing over 600 social sports teams.
- Recruited and managed over 120 casual staff members and 3 full-time league managers.
- Secured partnerships and sponsorships with local clubs, businesses, and community organisations.
- Delivered national marketing campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Round Manager
Access Social Sports
Marrickville, NSW
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Executing social sport tournaments for charities – 'soccer world cups', netball carnivals, tournaments, fun runs, and weekly rounds for charities like Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation, Pride in Sports, Disability Sports Australia, Women in Sport, and Outside the Locker Room.
- Volunteered for the Starlight Foundation’s Kick4Kids soccer event, raising essential funds for children in need.
League Manager
Urban Rec Australia
Marrickville, NSW
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed equipment and trained over 30 casual staff members weekly.
- Maintained 70%+ team retention through strong customer service.
- Built relationships with external stakeholders, including PCYCs, local councils, and schools.
Assistant League Manager
Urban Rec Australia
Marrickville, NSW
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported daily operations of social sports leagues across Sydney.
Intern
Sydney Swans AFL Club
Moore Park, NSW
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted with statistical data analysis by recording statistics for the sports coding database.
Education
Bachelor of Sports Management -
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW06-2020
Skills
- Business development and growth
- Venue and facility management
- Stakeholder and relationship management
- Business operations
- Membership growth
- Marketing strategy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports Officer
Australian Catholic University
03.2025 - Current
Head of Operations
Urban Rec Australia
10.2022 - 03.2025
Round Manager
Access Social Sports
08.2022 - 03.2025
League Manager
Urban Rec Australia
10.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant League Manager
Urban Rec Australia
04.2021 - 10.2021
Intern
Sydney Swans AFL Club
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Sports Management -
University of Technology Sydney
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