Operations Manager Woollahra Sailing Club

Woollahra Sailing Club currently has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of this successful and growing sailing club. 

Woollahra Sailing Club is situated overlooking picturesque Rose Bay.  Members enjoy some of Sydney's best views and have the best dinghy sailing facilities on the Harbour. Only a short drive from the CBD or an invigorating 15-minute ferry ride, the club's location in both spectacular and convenient. 

The club offers sailing and paddling opportunities throughout the year as well as excellent facilities for young sailors and the broader community. The club hosts to numerous events and regattas. Off the water facilities include a member’s canteen and function venue for hire.

 For more information about Woollahra Sailing Club here: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/

The Operations Manager will:

• Report directly to the General Manager and play a significant role in delivering quality and safety of services, facilities, and overall operations of Woollahra Sailing Club. 
• Manage daily operations, optimising resource utilisation and supporting strategic initiatives to increase member participation and engagement.
• Ensure the operational and financial sustainability of the club. 

We're interested in hearing from people who:

• Have excellent organisational and time management skills
• Preferably hold a relevant University qualification or equivalent.
• Can demonstrate experience of administration in a volunteer sports club environment.
• Ideally have some knowledge of the sailing industry 

Personal attributes:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) ability to transfer information and knowledge to other staff members
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and positive.
• Driven to achieve results with a service-oriented mindset.
• A team player with the ability to work autonomously.
• Capable of remaining focused and composed in high-pressure situations.
• Willing to work weekends as required to support Club operations and events (up to 4 days per month during peak sailing season)

APPLY NOW - Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis.

Please send your resume together with a cover letter that outlines why you feel your experience would be suitable for this role. 

Please submit your application to [email protected] 

To have a confidential discussion and find out more about this exciting opportunity, contact Paul Bruce from Left Field Sports on 0407 426 592

Woollahra Sailing Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values diversity, and inclusion. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Left Field Sports have been engaged by Woollahra Sailing Club to manage this search assignment.