This is an exciting role with the opportunity to lead and influence a growing sporting organisation and to be a valued member of a local sporting community. Upcoming development of a brand new, state-of-the-art gymnastics facility in Bridgewater promises an array of opportunities in this role, leading a significant new chapter at Hobart Gymnastics Academy.
About Hobart Gymnastics Academy:
Hobart Gymnastics Academy (the Academy) is a medium sized, not for profit, sporting body with approximately 500 members, governed by a Board of Directors (the Board).
The Academy offers a wide range of both competitive and recreational programs and services, including women’s artistic gymnastics, men’s artistic gymnastics, and trampoline sports.
Proudly located at Bridgewater within the Brighton Municipality, the Academy greatly values its role as the only accredited gymnastics organisation servicing Hobart’s Northern suburbs and surrounding communities.
The vision is to be a dynamic cohesive Club, recognised for our professionalism and contribution to the sport of gymnastics. Our mission is to advance the sport of gymnastics by providing a safe, rewarding and enjoyable training environment that allows our gymnasts to achieve their full potential.
The Academy is working closely with Brighton Government and the Tasmanian Government on an exciting vision for a new, purpose built gymnastics centre in Bridgewater to serve as the home of the sport in the region. These plans are progressing rapidly and the Academy Manager will have a critical advisory role in the planning and development process.
Website: hobartgymnasticsacademy.com
About the Role:
The Academy Manager is responsible for the effective management of the Academy’s people, finances, facility, and services in line with the Academy’s vision and strategic goals.
Building a competent and motivated staff team to effectively support the business needs of the Academy and its members is highly important, along with the ability to develop and implement best practice policies and practices in a community sport environment.
This position will be required to engage with and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including, the Academy Board; Gymnastics Tasmanian (GTAS); sports administrators; state government departments; and a wide range of other relevant stakeholders.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about community sport and has demonstrated experience effectively leading a medium-sized team. Strong financial literacy and people management is highly desirable, complimented by skills in marketing, facility management and small-business operations.
You are confident is managing change and able to demonstrate supportive leadership to promote a positive culture and best practices within a small business environment.
