Lewis Mcclintock Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is the charity & NSO representing over 18,000 members from its 74 Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout New Zealand and is responsible for the leadership and support of its membership to save lives in our communities while developing leaders and champions. Lifesaving Sport plays a significant role in ensuring that our members have the ability and passion to meet the changing environment within which Surf Life Saving delivers its essential lifesaving service.Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, I am responsible for the leading and supporting National and Regional Staff and volunteers across the strategic direction for Sport Participation, National Events, High Performance and the development of Athletes, Coaches & Officials. This includes:Providing leadership, support and day to day management of the National Sport team (High Performance Manager, Event Manger, Development Officer, Event Water Safety Manager, Event Logistics Officer & four x Regional Sport Managers) Coordination and engagement with multiple volunteer advisory and working groupsLeading human resource processes - needs analysis, recruitment, selection, induction performance management and review for all National Sport staffDeveloping and implementing the Lifesaving Sport Strategic Plan aligned to SLSNZ strategies.Budgetary planning and monitoring. Provision of timely, accurate financial reports, including information on progress and variances throughout the year.As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the enhancement of a professional working environment in line with the SLSNZ values.Developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders including HPSNZ, Sport NZ, multiple councils, funders and other NSOs.Lead Health & Safety initiatives to ensure compliance with all H&S legislation at all levels throughout Lifesaving Sport

Marine Rescue Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

Surf Life Saving Northern Region is responsible for the governance, support and development of New Zealand’s largest Region, with 17 clubs and over 6000 members from Northland to Waikato preventing beach related death and injury on the coastlines. Reporting to the CEO, I was responsible for leading and delivering SLSNR’s sport strategies, namely the coordination and delivery of participation, development and competition opportunities to our community of clubs and their members. As the sole person responsible for all sport outcomes, I relied heavily on collaborating with and motivating volunteers to ensure the successful implementation of these strategies, which include:Partnering with club, regional and national committees on issues of governance, policy development and strategy.Collaboration with clubs to use ‘Surf Sports’ as a means to recruit, retain and develop members and future lifeguards Planning and delivery of pool and beach-based events for Junior, Senior and High Performance club membersPlanning and financial management of sport budgetsCoordination and delivery of Surf Coach and Official development courses and qualifications across club and high performance levels.Mitigating risk through implementing sound Health and Safety planning and practice.

Eden Park

Auckland Rugby Union is the largest of New Zealand’s 26 Provincial Unions with over 21,000 players, 1500 coaches representing its 20+ clubs, 40+ Secondary Schools, 400+ primary schools within its boundaries. ARU is responsible for the governance, promotion, support, development and delivery of Community & High Performance rugby within the Auckland Region by providing safe, high quality experiences supported by strong administration, competitions and pathways to excellence.Internal transition to newly created position following organisational restructure. Reporting to the Head of High Performance I was responsible for leading and managing the delivery of the ARU High Performance Academy and programmes, specifically:Lead, manage and support six direct reports (full time and contractors)Daily management of 40+ High Performance players including development and review of individual player performance plans with each member of the Academy Coordination of internal and external providers to deliver the highest quality player development programme across Technical, Tactical, Mental, Nutritional, Strength & Conditioning and Personal Development pillars to Academy playersIdentification, selection and contracting processes for HP Academy in conjunction with Head of High Performance, NPC team coaches and TID scouts.Working with coaches and managers throughout school, club and representative rugby to identify, recruit and retain talented players.Collaboration with staff and providers to develop a highly effective development programme that resulted in winning in key campaigns and selection for National Teams.

Eden Park, Auckland

The Auckland Rugby Team is the top representative rugby union team of the Auckland Rugby Football Union. They compete in the Premiership division of the National Provincial Championship known as the 'Mitre 10 Cup'. Auckland has been the most successful team in NPC, winning the title a record 16 times. Auckland have also produced a record number of All Blacks, 181, Reporting to the CEO (2014 – 2016) and Head of High Performance (2017) I performed this role concurrently with my existing positions at ARU. I was responsible for the planning, management and co-ordination of all the human, financial and physical resources associated with the team specifically:Management and support for the 15 coaching, strength & conditioning, medical and support staff and 50+ professional rugby players. Planning and implementation of annual, weekly and daily team schedules and eventsAll competition administration and logistics including National and International travel and accommodation.Budgetary planning and monitoring. Provision of timely, accurate financial reports, including information on progress and variances throughout the year.Weekly and seasonal reports and reviews for consideration by the Board and committees.Collaborating with player leadership group and team management to assist and advise on team discipline and culture to ensure optimum performance and reputationEnsure team standards and Auckland Rugby values are promoted and adhered to by all squad membersAll squad members are dressed appropriately in accordance with sponsor obligations and team protocolEnsure players conduct themselves professionally and in accordance with the protocols as outlined in the NZRU and Rugby Players Collective Employment Agreement.Work with other ARU Staff to ensure the team delivers on marketing, sponsorship, media and community obligationsPro-active management of reputational risks by ensuring the team and management is well represented in its external relationships

Eden Park

Following internal promotion and reporting to the CEO, I was responsible for the leadership and management of Community Rugby Staff to deliver participation, development opportunities and competitions to the community of clubs and schools in New Zealand’s largest Union including:Providing leadership and performance management for the 15 Community Rugby Staff and maintaining effective working relationships with volunteer stakeholdersLead human resource process from needs analysis, recruitment, selection, induction performance management and review for all community staffDeveloping and implementing the Community Rugby Strategic Plan aligned to the ARU and NZ Rugby Wider Auckland strategies.Budgetary planning and monitoring. Provision of timely, accurate financial reports, including information on progress and variances throughout the year.Qualitative and quantitative analysis and reporting of trends, statistics and information for consideration by the Board and committees.As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the enhancement of a professional working environment in line with the ARU values.Developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders including NZRU, Provinces, Clubs, Schools, Aktive Auckland, Regional Sports Trusts and Auckland Council.Auckland Rugby representative on Club, School, Provincial, Franchise and National Committees and Management Boards. In particular working on issues of Governance, Policy and strategy with NZ Rugby working groups, Senior Club Chairmen & Delegates, Junior Rugby Committee and Secondary Schools Union.Advocate for ARU and ensure ARU is well represented in Local Board and Council forums to ensure access and availability of fields and facilities is optimised.Lead ARU Health & Safety initiatives to ensure compliance with all H&S legislation at all levels throughout the community game

Unitec Campus, Mt Albert, Auckland

Working in a team of four Regional Development Coordinators and reporting to the High Performance Manager, I was responsible for the promotion and delivery of the Auckland Rugby Union Community & High Performance Player and Coach Development Programmes within the Secondary Schools in Auckland Rugby Union. This involved:Collaborating with Teachers in Charge, Sports Directors/coordinators and principals to build strong and mutually-beneficial relationships with secondary schools and with local clubs with a primary focus on teenage player participation, development and retention.Auckland Rugby representative on School, Provincial, Franchise and National Committees and Management Boards. In particular working on issues of Governance, Policy and competitions with the Auckland Secondary Schools Union, College Sport and ASSHAManaging the Rugby Administrator in Schools Programme for ARU, specifically liaising with NZRU on the requirements of the programme and completing all documentation - Reviews, Budgets, Funding Proposals and coordination and analysis of data.Implementing High Performance Programmes and Talent Identification Systems including acting as a Talent Scout for ARU, The Blues & NZSS ProgrammesRegular technical, tactical and position specific coaching across all levels of Club, School, Representative and Academy and visiting international rugby groupsPlanning and delivery of Regional, National and International Coaching, Enhancing Performance and Injury Prevention courses and qualifications. Complete Event Management of tournaments and events ranging from day-long tournaments to International Fixtures, including the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Albany, North Shore, Auckland

North Harbour Rugby Union is the 5th largest of New Zealand’s 26 Provincial Unions with over 10,000 participants representing its 12 clubs, 18 Secondary Schools, 200+ primary schools within its boundaries. Harbour Rugby is responsible for the governance, promotion, support, development and delivery of community & high performance rugby within the North Harbour Region by providing strong administration, competitions and pathways to excellence.Initially working as part of three Development Officers until being appointed as Development Team Leader & Academy Manager, my key areas of responsibility were:Managing Rugby Development and Academy personnel to achieve North Harbour Rugby Development objectives: “implementation of innovative, high-quality strategies that maximise the opportunities for the identification, recruitment, retention, education and personal progression of players and coaches” Managing and Coordinating services for Elite and Emerging Player Academies, Representative Teams and Development GroupsPlanning and developing Community based Player and Coach Development framework, High Performance Programmes and Talent Identification Systems Regular liaison with Club, School, Provincial, Franchise and National Committees and Management BoardsPlanning and delivery of Regional, National and International Coaching, Enhancing Performance and Injury Prevention courses and qualifications. Regular technical, tactical and position specific coaching across all levels of Club, School, Representative and Academy rugby groups.Identification, monitoring and review of all representative coaches, players and programmes. Personal and professional development through Regional and National Rugby Development Conferences and Sports and Coaching seminars/conferences through AUT, RST’s and GACU. Complete Event Management of tournaments and events ranging from day-long tournaments to International Fixtures.

North Shore

Academy NZ is a private training establishment that focused on providing opportunities for low skilled/low qualified students to earn qualifications for University entrance. As one of two lecturers on the Diploma in Sport Programme, I was responsible for:Assessment and moderation of NZQA Unit Standards, levels 1-5Enhancing learner personal and educational development using a variety of teaching styles and strategiesBuilding and maintaining working relationships with sports and educational organizationsPlanning and organising lessons on daily to yearly timeframesResearch, creation, development and delivery of sport programme course content including: • Anatomy, Physiology, Sports Performance, Nutrition, Coaching & Sports Management