Our Client, Capital Gymnastics is a not-for-profit organisation. An affiliated member club of the sport's governing body, Gymnastics New Zealand, it offers both competitive and recreational gymnastics coaching from preschool through to senior international level.
Our Client is looking for a Charismatic Centre Manager with sound leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
We are excited to offer this opportunity to lead their team, to continue to grow gymnastics within the Wellington region and attract new members into the sport.
Key Responsibilities of the role are:
- Management of the gymnastics facilities and coaching team
- Stakeholder engagement with members, board, staff, suppliers etc.
- Oversight and understanding of the financials - budget vs actual
- To lead and encourage a dynamic and supportive work environment for all staff
- Customer service and management duties.
Your hours of work would work in with the attendance of club members - primarily weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings, with some flexibility to complete administration off-site.
As the successful applicant, You will provide clear and accurate monthly reports to the Committee on the general and financial state of the club. You will also provide clear direction and leadership to the club’s staff, coaches, volunteers and members. At all times you will be proactive in managing complaints in a timely manner and in accordance with the clubs' policies.
The successful candidate would have the following attributes:
- Minimum two years leadership experience
- Excellent communication skills, (both verbal and written)
- Experience of accounts payable/receivable in a small/medium sized organization
- HR knowledge around individual employment agreements and compliance
- A strong focus on child safeguarding
- Experience maintaining a positive culture with the ability to build consensus and strong relationships among staff members and our membership base
- Planning, organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- A high level of computer literacy and MS office product knowledge
- Competence in the use of social media for promotional purposes
- Drive, passion, and enthusiasm to grow the club
- Competence in using the Microsoft Office suite and Xero accounting software
- Familiarity with the use of Friendly Manager (desired)
- Familiarity with Community Grant applications (desired).
If this sounds like you please register your interest via the ''Apply Now'' button and we'll be in touch.