Manager at Glenmore Sailing Club

The Glenmore Sailing Club Manager is an administrative position supporting the business operations of the sailing club and the Board members.

The scope of this position includes:

  • Manage all aspects of the rental of the Club facility for private, member and community events

  • Manage event and lesson registrations, including Club programming such as Summer Sail Camps, Scouts Canada Program, Warrior Sailing, Sailing in the City and various other programs.

  • Communicate with public regarding Club, it’s programming, and offerings, including responding to inquiries from interested parties.

  • Managing the Club's voicemail system, replying to general calls and directing calls to Board members as appropriate for follow up

  • Accounts receivable and payable including banking in coordination with the treasurer

  • Work with membership coordinator to track membership and deal with membership accounts

  • Prepare grant applications (including follow up reporting) and seeking out new grant opportunities

  • Recruit, coordinate and track hours for volunteers at events

  • Coordinate and liaise with partners and other organizations

  • Ensuring any required repairs and maintenance of the Club is brought to the attention of the House Captain.

  • Supervising the “Kitchen and Bar” activities for compliance with Health & Safety regulations 

  • Supervising club cleanup after activities.

  • Develop and document repeatable business processes for the role

  • Participate in board meetings

  • Communications management, including website, message, social media, and channel management

  • Advance the vision and business goals of the board, while promoting sailing as a fun and safe activity for all

  • Other tasks as assigned by the Staff Committee or Board

The successful applicant:

  • Strong spoken, written and computer skills

  • Ability to work independently

  • Familiarity with the CANSail Program Progression, Checklick and Wild Apricot an asset but not required

  • Ability to collaborate with Staff Committee and Board members

  • Ability to manage and set priorities

  • Experience working with volunteers

  • Competent bookkeeping and accounting skills

  • Knowledge of grant application writing / willingness to learn

What can you expect from us:

  • A Competitive wage

  • Full times hours May-September (some evening and weekend work is required)

  • Part time hours October-April

  • Supportive Board and membership

  • The opportunity to build and develop the sailing community

  • A beautiful waterfront location in the heart of Calgary

Please send us your cover letter and resume.

Thanks for your interest in working with the Glenmore Sailing Club to build and support Calgary's sailing community.

Becca Gould