Sports Club Manager

Our client, Hautapu Sports & Recreation Club, has a proud community history and is seeking an organised, personable Sports Club Manager with a genuine passion for sport and community, and a knack for making things happen.

This is a key role at the heart of the Hautapu Sports Club – supporting the delivery of rugby, netball, hockey, touch and a range of other recreational sports, encompassing all age groups, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the club.

You will work alongside the Club President and Directors of each sporting code, as well as liaising with volunteers, supporters, suppliers, sponsors and families. They are looking for someone who communicates clearly, gets things done, and upholds the club’s values with integrity and warmth.

What will you be doing?

• Driving growth and the integration of new sporting codes, club events, community partnerships and seeking out new opportunities to integrate into the club’s programme
• Overseeing the smooth delivery of sporting operations and providing logistical support
• Overseeing communication across teams and codes, including newsletters and social media content
• Liaising with sporting bodies, coaches, managers and volunteers
• Working alongside club sponsors to ensure delivery on agreed commitments
• Overseeing the updates of club records, team documentation and player & contact databases
• Scheduling and implementing calendar updates
• Working with the Finance Administrator to manage the club’s financial and facility operations, including bookings and bar trading administration
• Coordinating the upkeep of the club and maintenance needs
• Management of club apparel and merchandise through approved suppliers

What will you bring?

• A background in administration (experience in sport is a bonus)
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead across a wide spectrum of events, occasions, and diverse community groups and organisations that interface with the club
• An organised and self-starting approach – you follow through and get things done
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks while keeping your cool
• A warm, approachable manner and a team-first attitude

This is a part-time position (20 – 25 hours per week) with some flexibility around how those hours are worked. They are a sports club with a heart, and this role is essential to keeping their culture and operations thriving as they continue to grow.

Ready to be part of something special?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you – apply online now or to find out more, please reach out to LesleyAnn at People in Mind on 07 823 3250.