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Squash Waikato General Manager Vacancy

Squash Waikato has a strong presence in the region with a network of 25 affiliated clubs with nearly 2,400 members and is looking for a capable person who can continue to grow squash in the Waikato region. Squash Waikato is in great shape with excellent membership figures and programmes as well as club, trust funding and sponsor support.

Reporting to the Squash Waikato Board, the General Manager is responsible for leading a small team of staff and volunteers to ensure the strategic vision is delivered. The core focus of this role is to increase the participation and performance of people playing squash within the Waikato, and meet the needs of our squash community through providing excellent support to our member clubs.

The position requires the following attributes:

  • Knowledge and experience of strategic planning and implementation
  • Ability to develop and implement initiatives to take the sport ‘to the people’ and to motivate clubs to increase membership
  • Relationship building with clubs, Squash NZ and other stakeholders
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational and presentation skills
  • Self-motivation and self-management
  • Sponsorship and funding experience
  • Experience and exposure to the sports & recreation sector
  • Computer skills, including presentation preparation
  • Financial skills, including budget development and management
  • Manage and maintain relationships across the sports sector

This flexible role will be for between 30-40 hours per week, dependant on the right candidate. Please email your CV and covering letter to manager@squashwaikato.co.nz 

Applications close at 5pm Monday 19 December 2016.


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