Manager, Sport Partnerships

Job Title: Manager, Sport Partnerships & Events
Organization: Tourism Kingston
Location: 177 Wellington Street, Suite 200
Reports to: CEO

**Job Type**: Full-Time Permanent, On-Site

RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Lead implementation of the Sport Tourism Strategic Framework, Kingston Sport Tourism Venue Inventory and Assessment study, and the City of Kingston’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
- Develop a multi-year event attraction strategy with a triple bottom line approach: economic, social/cultural, and environmental sustainability.
- Set and achieve sales and revenue targets in collaboration with the CEO, demonstrating sector leadership.
- Manage Sport Business Development and Communication Manager, providing mentorship and strategic oversight.

Marketing & Promotion
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and execute a sport tourism marketing strategy for Kingston.
- Represent Tourism Kingston, its partners, and the community in a positive, professional, and enthusiastic manner.

Event Development & Execution
- Establish sport hosting legacy guidelines for all events, beginning at the bid stage.
- Collaborate with local sport organizations to develop compelling bid packages and respond to RFIs.
- Develop and maintain a volunteer portal to support small
- and large-scale community events.
- Provide in-destination support by coordinating with accommodations, attractions, and transportation partners.

Community Engagement & Partnerships
- Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, sport organizations, agencies, and volunteers.
- Foster partnerships with municipal stakeholders, community groups, and government agencies to promote community development.
- Support local sport organizations in accessing community grants and funding opportunities.
- Execute on Truth and Reconciliation Actions 87, 91, and 92.

Sales & Business Development
- Maintain and grow the sport and wellness sales pipeline.
- Proactively identify and pursue qualified leads and pay-to-play partnerships.

Program Evaluation & Reporting
- Assess and evaluate recreation and culture programs, operations, and facilities to align with best practices and emerging trends.
- Track and evaluate sport and wellness initiatives using CRM tools.
- Prepare reports and presentations for Committees and Council, offering strategic advice on projects and opportunities.
- Communicate progress regularly to the CEO, board, and other stakeholders.

Budget & Administration
- Develop and manage a balanced operating budget aligned with strategic priorities, sustainability, and EDII principles.
- Stay informed on local, national, and international sport and wellness trends.

QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree/diploma in sport and event marketing, sport/wellness management, sport/wellness administration, business administration, tourism management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working in sport and wellness management or administration
- Demonstrated broad-based knowledge of sport and wellness strategies at the local, national, and international level, and a keen interest in the sport and wellness industry is required.
- Strong knowledge of Kingston and the surrounding area.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using CRM software.
- Familiarity with grant writing and securing funding for sport, wellness, or cultural initiatives.
- Knowledge of event legacy planning and sustainable event practices.
- Experience working with volunteer coordination platforms or managing volunteer teams.
- Understanding of municipal processes, including presenting to Council or working with city departments.
- Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII) in program development and stakeholder engagement.

DISCLAIMER
The job description outlined above is meant to describe the general nature of work
being performed. It is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

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Tourism Kingston’s Recruitment Process
1. Initial Phone Screen
2. In-Depth Interview
3. Reference Checks
4. Offer

Land Acknowledgement
Welcome/Boozhoo /Tekwanonwera:tons
to Kingston/Ka’taroh:kwi/Ken’tarókwen/Cataracoui
Kingston remains on the ancestral homelands of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Tourism Kingston acknowledges the everlasting presence of these Nations and other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who share this landscape today. We are grateful to reside in and remain visitors to this territory, while acknowledging our responsibility to honour the land, water and skies with gentle respect and purifying preservation.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
Tourism Kingston aims to provide a supportive, inclusive, and positive work environment for its valued team. This is achieved through a variety of benefits and supports that balance work life with quality of life. Tourism Kingston is R