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Naval Point Club Lyttelton seeks Programmes Manager

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  • Interesting and varied role

  • Attention to detail a must

  • Fun working environment

  • Full time position

The Organisation:

The Naval Point Club Lyttelton is a successful, award winning and innovative water sports club. Our passion lies in giving our members and other users of our facilities a high-quality experience as they participate in their chosen sea-based activities. Our membership includes a growing and diverse range of users and age groups. The club facilities also play an important part in the life of the Lyttelton Community.

The Role

The Naval Point Club Lyttelton is looking for an organised and proactive programmes manager who thrives in a busy and friendly environment. This is a key role with specific responsibilities for:

  • Development, administration, promotion and delivery of programmes for junior, youth and adult participants aligned to Naval Point Clubs user groups.
  • Building both internal and external participation in all our programmes
  • Development and coordination of instructors and coaches to assist with and ensure the programmes run efficiently and meet user expectations.
  • Development of pathways that encourage programme participant's transition into regular participation in their chosen activity.
  • Maintain knowledge of key changes and innovations to relevant programs.

Your key strengths will allow you to quickly develop and plan the implementation of programmes and activities that promote and support our core user groups, dinghy, keel boat, windsurf, Waka-Ama, trailer yacht, power boat and other open water sports. While also meeting the organisation's strategic objectives.

You will be an excellent communicator who can work with and interact with, a wide range of stakeholders (internal and external), groups and personalities, all of whom are important. Your current or past experience will highlight your ability in developing, programming and managing significant on-water (e.g. sailing, etc.) and other events. Your previous experience will also highlight your strong administration and organisational skills, particularly with budgeting and volunteer resourcing.

This is an exciting opportunity for a person who is looking for a challenging yet rewarding role. That will allow them to bring all their skills and experience to bear in assisting the Naval Point Club Lyttelton to deliver world-class programmes and experiences for its members and other external user groups. The role is full time, Saturday and Sunday work will be required. 

The Person

To be successful in the role you will have experience in similar environments where good communication, prioritisation and multi-tasking skills, combined with an attention to detail are essential. You will demonstrate an ability to develop, implement and manage interesting and innovative participation programmes. You will have a genuine desire to help our members and visitors have a great experience. You will also have a sense of humour, be quick on the uptake and recognise opportunities where you can make a change and help the team by getting things done.

If you would love to work in a friendly, fast-paced and dynamic club, then apply now!

Please apply on-line at SEEK, click the APPLY button and submit your CV.

Alternatively, for confidential enquiries about this job, please contact: denis@gryphonmanagement.com or manager@navalpoint.co.nz