Jacob Saunders
Flat Bush ,AUK
Summary
I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I believe sports are for everyone and I strive to provide opportunities to increase sports participation. I have proven I am able to work under high pressure situations and can deliver outstanding performance. I am results driven and always strive to meet key targets and beyond.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pro Sport Coordinator
Auckland Rugby Union
10.2023 - Current
- Lead the Pro Sport recruitment program
- Lead Pro Sport students to support the refereeing of Auckland Rugby run Primary and Intermediate school tournaments.
- Pro Sport lead for match day operational responsibilities for NZ rugby, Blues, Auckland NPC/FPC.
- Represent Pro Sport at a variety of career, school expos and other events to drive recruitment and support the promotion of the program.
- Built and sustained connections with external agencies to support the program and students.
- Built meaningful connections with a variety of students to support their journey at Pro Sport.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of an oversees trip (Fijian Cup Rugby 7's, 2024)
- Meeting with key internal and external stakeholders to support the growth of the program.
- Positively contributing and upholding the key Auckland Rugby values
Sports Coordinator
Howick College
03.2022 - 08.2023
- General day to day running of sports at the college as part of the team
- Ensured everyone who wanted to play their chosen sport, had the opportunity to do so
- Updated and maintained the school sports website
- Completed RAMS forms, for sports activities/events both day and overnight
- Teacher In Charge of sporting trips, day and overnight
- Oversaw the daily operations and development of Boys Rugby, Hockey, Touch, Softball, Tag and Cricket in 2022
- Liaised with numerous groups of parents and volunteers to ensure their respective teams had coaches and managers
- Oversight of all equipment related to the sports I was in charge of
- Collaborated, organised and oversaw all details and decisions made for the Girls Hockey team trip to participate in the Winter Tournament Week 2022 (Nelson). Was the teacher in charge during the trip.
Community Coach
Grammar Juniors Rugby Club
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Planned coaching sessions for primary school students
- Ran coaching sessions within primary schools in the Grammar Juniors Rugby Club local area
- Ensured participation rate was excellent and everyone was included during each coaching session
Community Coach
Auckland Basketball Services Limited
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Planned coaching sessions for primary and intermediate schools as assigned by Auckland Basketball Services Limited
- Facilitated coaching sessions in primary and intermediate schools as assigned by Auckland Basketball Services Limited
- Assisted with the delivery of basketball club programs as assigned by Auckland Basketball Services Limited
Tournament Logistics
World School Sevens
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Assisted in the general running of the tournament
- In charge of getting team sheets to Sky TV in a timely manner
- Tournament interviewer for the World School 7's social media page
- Assisted with tournament setup and pack down
Education
NCEA Level 3 -
Auckland Rugby Pro Sport
Auckland01-2021
NCEA Level 2 -
Botany Downs Secondary College
Auckland01-2020
Certificate -
Whitireia Radio Course
Auckland01-2019
Skills
- Collaborative team player
- Calm and decisive under pressure
- High level of attention to details
- Able to follow instructions
- Able to ask questions if required
- Excellent time management
- Administrative support
- Relationship building
- Multitasking and organization
- Effective communicator
Timeline
Pro Sport Coordinator
Auckland Rugby Union
10.2023 - Current
Sports Coordinator
Howick College
03.2022 - 08.2023
Community Coach
Grammar Juniors Rugby Club
01.2022 - 04.2022
Community Coach
Auckland Basketball Services Limited
01.2022 - 03.2022
Tournament Logistics
World School Sevens
01.2022 - 01.2022
NCEA Level 3 -
Auckland Rugby Pro Sport
NCEA Level 2 -
Botany Downs Secondary College
Certificate -
Whitireia Radio Course