About the Role
Tumbler Gymnastics Centre is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to provide leadership and strategic direction for our organization.
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall success, sustainability, and growth of the Centre. Working closely with the Board of Directors, management team, coaches, and staff, the Executive Director will oversee the delivery of high-quality programs, guide business development, pursue funding and fundraising opportunities, and ensure the organization operates in a safe, effective, and financially responsible manner.
We are looking for a strong leader who can see the big picture while also ensuring that the organization delivers on its goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead the development and implementation of the Centre’s strategic plan, vision, and organizational priorities.
- Identify opportunities for growth, new programs, partnerships, and revenue generation.
- Develop strategies to strengthen the Centre’s long-term financial and operational sustainability.
- Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities to enhance the Centre’s competitive position.
- Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors to establish organizational goals and report on progress.
Program & Operational Oversight
- Oversee the successful delivery of the Centre’s recreational, competitive, educational, and/or community programming.
- Ensure programs meet established standards for quality, safety, participant experience, and organizational objectives.
- Support managers and program leaders in developing and improving programs.
- Establish systems, policies, and procedures that promote effective and efficient operations.
- Monitor organizational performance and ensure goals and expectations are being met.
Business Development & Financial Management
- Develop and implement strategies to grow the organization and diversify revenue.
- Oversee organizational budgets, financial planning, and financial performance.
- Identify opportunities to increase registrations, programming, partnerships, rentals, events, and other revenue-generating activities.
- Ensure resources are allocated responsibly and in accordance with organizational priorities.
- Work with the Board and financial professionals to maintain strong financial controls and long-term financial sustainability.
Fundraising, Grants & Funding
- Develop and oversee the Centre’s fundraising and funding strategy.
- Identify and pursue government grants, community funding, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and other funding opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners, government representatives, and other stakeholders.
- Support fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives.
- Ensure funding requirements, reporting obligations, and grant commitments are fulfilled.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide strong leadership and direction to management and staff.
- Build a positive, collaborative, accountable, and high-performing workplace culture.
- Establish clear expectations and support managers in achieving organizational objectives.
- Promote teamwork and effective communication across departments.
- Support recruitment, professional development, performance management, and succession planning.
- Lead through challenges and organizational change with professionalism, consistency, and sound judgment.
Health, Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure the Centre maintains a safe environment for athletes, participants, staff, families, and visitors.
- Oversee compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, organizational policies, Safe Sport requirements, and relevant sport governing-body standards.
- Ensure appropriate risk-management practices, emergency procedures, incident reporting, and staff training are maintained.
- Foster a culture where participant well-being and safety are organizational priorities.
Community & Stakeholder Relations
- Serve as a key representative and ambassador for the Centre.
- Develop strong relationships with athletes, families, staff, community organizations, sport organizations, government partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Promote the Centre’s programs, accomplishments, values, and community impact.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of leadership, business, operational, and people-management experience.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership, management, business development, or executive role.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.
- Strong strategic thinking, planning, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience managing budgets and understanding organizational financial performance.
- Experience with fundraising, grants, sponsorships, or funding development is considered a strong asset.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic or business plans.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to build productive relationships with employees, families, community partners, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Knowledge or experience within the sport, recreation, gymnastics, or amateur sport sector is considered an asset.
- Experience working with a non-profit or Board-governed organization is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of health and safety, risk management, and Safe Sport principles is considered an asset.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- A strong leader – able to establish direction, make decisions, and hold themselves and others accountable.
- Strategic – able to look beyond daily operations and identify opportunities for long-term growth.
- Collaborative – values teamwork and understands how to bring people together around common goals.
- Business-minded – understands that strong programs must be supported by sound financial and operational decisions.
- Growth-oriented – actively looks for opportunities to improve programs, increase revenue, develop partnerships, and expand the organization’s impact.
- Resourceful – comfortable identifying solutions and moving initiatives forward.
- An effective communicator – able to communicate professionally and confidently with staff, families, the Board, partners, funders, and the community.
- Organized and accountable – able to establish priorities, follow through, and ensure objectives are achieved.
- Adaptable – able to lead effectively in a dynamic environment where priorities can evolve quickly.
- Passionate about youth and sport – committed to creating an environment where athletes and participants can develop, succeed, and enjoy sport.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in a growing gymnastics organization and help shape its next chapter. The Executive Director will have the opportunity to influence the Centre’s strategic direction, develop new initiatives, strengthen community partnerships, and build an organization that provides exceptional opportunities for athletes, families, and the broader community.