Gymnastics Club Manager

At Airdrie Edge Gymnastics, we bring families, our club and the community together to support athletes in their endeavor to excel in sport, and in life. Established in 1987, Airdrie Edge Gymnastics is a not-for-profit organization and a member of the Alberta Gymnastics Federation. The organization offers recreational gymnastics programs as well as three competitive programs: Trampoline & Tumbling (T&T), Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and Competitive Parkour & Freerunning (PKFR).

Airdrie Edge Gymnastics is seeking a **dynamic, experienced, and highly organized** individual to join our team as a **full-time Club Manager.**

**Position summary**:
The Airdrie Edge Club manager is an experienced leader who oversees the operations, programming and financial management of our not-for-profit gymnastics club. Reporting to the Airdrie Edge Board of Directors, the Club Manager is responsible for day-to-day activities of the club, staff leadership, facility management, and stakeholder relations, ensuring the club’s sustainability and growth. This full-time role requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with experience in sports management or non-profit leadership considered an asset.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about supporting athletes and fostering a thriving gymnastics community.**Key responsibilities**:
**Financial Oversight**:

- Develop and manage the annual budget
- Monitor spending, ensure budget adherence and forecast variances
- Oversee banking, maintain appropriate reserve funds, and ensure financial stability
- Support fundraising initiatives

**People Management and Human Resources**:

- Oversee scheduling and ensure appropriate staffing levels
- Lead the recruitment, hiring and training of new employees
- Ensuring all staff hold necessary certifications
- Foster a positive team environment, supporting career growth through training and development
- Work with the Board of Directors to regularly review and update policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, health and safety regulation and the organization’s policies and procedures
- Supervise and manage staff performance ensuring accountability and effectiveness
- Assist with payroll and other administrative tasks in collaboration with the bookkeeper.

**Programming**:

- Coordination of all programming, in conjunction with Head Coaches, including both recreational and competitive programs.
- Ensure program schedules are comprehensive and well-structured
- Manage registration processes and participant enrollment
- Coordinate gym rentals and group programming.
- Lead business planning and strategic development
- Organize and support events and competitions in collaboration with Head Coaches

**Communication & Stakeholder Relations**:

- Serve as primary liaison with gymnastics federations, government bodies, non-profit organizations, and user groups
- Maintain strong relationship with the City of Airdrie
- Oversee media relations in collaboration with the Board of Directors
- Responding to parent and athlete inquiries, ensuring clear and timely communication
- Develop and maintain relationships with parents, athletes and participants to foster a supportive and engaged community.
- Manage and execute marketing and communication strategies

**Operations & Facility Management**:

- Overseeing facility maintenance, cleaning, equipment management and utilities
- Negotiating contracts and service agreements
- Manage administrative functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Minimum 5 years of leadership and management experience, preferably in a not-for-profit or sports organization
- Sound knowledge of human resource management
- Demonstrated interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Understanding of the sport of gymnastics considered an asset
- Proven problem solving and decision-making abilities
- A current criminal record check will be required

The Club Manager will work 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule based on needs of the club. Availability during some evenings and weekends will be necessary.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person