Don Rowing Club – Club Manager Posting

Don Rowing Club of Mississauga
113 Lakeshore Rd. W., Suite 44
Mississauga, ON., L5H 1E9
Don Rowing Club – Club Manager Posting
Background:
Don Rowing Club is a long-established club with a proud history of competitive excellence. The club has both
competitive and community programs operating within a year-round training facility. Located in the City of
Mississauga and on the Credit River, we have a 2000 meter course of sheltered water, rowing from April to
November.
The club has a large fleet in good order, indoor training facilities including a tank, and a number of program
coaches already in place. There are nearly 200 competitive members (including Junior, Senior, and Masters
athletes) and another 100 recreational members with room to grow in all categories.
The Position:
The Don Rowing Club is looking for a Club Manager to accomplish objectives and projects established by the Board
of Directors and reflected in the club’s long-term strategic plan. Primarily, the goal for this position is to provide
assistance to all of the club’s operational functions. This includes assistance in areas such as rowing operations,
customer service, sales, marketing, bookkeeping, human resources and facilities management. This person will
work closely with the Head Coach and Captain to ensure communication and harmony among all programs and
members at the club.
Responsibilities:
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Assist the Head Coach and Program Coaches in administrative tasks including (but not limited to)
membership administration, athlete communication, regatta entries and logistics
Assist the Captain and the rowing committee in managing the coaching staff, as well as maintenance and
repair of the club’s facilities and equipment
Assist the Membership Director in maintaining member registration and accounts receivable
Assist the Fundraising Director in the club’s organized fundraising initiatives and grant applications
Assist the Bingo Volunteers to oversee the successful communication and implementation of member’s
Bingo requirements, and completion of required reports and paperwork
Maintain the Don Rowing Club website, social media and manage newsletter communications to all
members
Develop office systems that enhance communications, minimize paperwork, maintain lists and databases
Perform basic bookkeeping duties and payroll management with QuickBooks software
Continue to develop and adhere to Shells & Sails guidelines
Oversee and help implement the long-term strategic plan of the Rowing Club
Requirements:
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Passion for the sport of rowing
Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
High degree of self-motivation and initiative
Post-secondary degree or comparable experience in business, marketing or communications
Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, and basic
website maintenance
Ability to work flexible hours, with potentially heavier work load during the summer rowing season (May –
August)
Applicants should submit an up to date resume, references, and a cover letter that outlines their interest in the
position and how they meet the experience and qualifications. Please also state your availability, preferred
program to work with and requested remuneration. Please direct your questions or applications to Lynda Dundas,
President, Don Rowing Club at [email protected]. Applications should be received by January 30, 2015.