- Inaugural strategic leadership position
- Iconic longstanding surf life saving club
- Manage club operations and staff
- Stunning Coogee beachside location (hybrid) - flexible hours
Coogee SLSC is one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic surf life saving clubs, with over 2,500 members. The Club delivers a comprehensive program of lifesaving patrols, education and training, surf sports, ocean events, and a diverse range of community engagement activities. Following a major renovation in 2020, the clubhouse is also a popular venue for a variety of private functions and events.
The General Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day management and operational leadership of Coogee SLSC for the benefit of all Members. This role supports the Management Committee in strategic decision-making, ensures delivery of key programs and services, and manages staff and resources to support the Club’s mission of saving lives, building community, and fostering participation.
This newly created position will be responsible for all aspects of financial and human resource management, including staff and volunteer recruitment, development and performance management. Leading a small team, the General Manager will be empowered to make operational decisions, responsible for proactively planning and managing, as well as directly delivering tasks and projects to ensure the timely completion of priorities.
To be considered for this role you will be a decisive operations manager with demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role, ideally from within a sport, membership or volunteer based organisation. You will have an extensive track record in the strategic and operational management of like-sized businesses, budgets and resources.
You will have the ability to manage competing priorities and activities at once with the commercial nous to plan, coordinate and drive the implementation of programs and projects that are on time, on budget and meet strategic targets. You will be regarded as a down-to-earth manager, with the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team whilst building strong networks and relationships across a wide range of stakeholders including a large team of volunteers.
Whilst a background in surf lifesaving would be advantageous, importantly the General Manager must exemplify the community focused culture and values of the club, in particular with members, volunteers, stakeholders and the wider community.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of this longstanding club and its service to the community.
The General Manager, Coogee SLSC search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment.
In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on 0408 258 337, FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000.
