Elie Sports Club is a long-established, community-focused multi-sports club surrounded by the beautiful coastal landscape of the East Neuk of Fife. Founded in 1889, the Sports Club has a rich sporting heritage and continues to serve as a welcoming, family friendly, hub for members and visitors of all ages. Set in a picturesque seaside location, Elie Sports Club offers excellent, year-round sporting opportunities in a friendly, relaxed environment that encourages participation, enjoyment, and community connection.

Primary Purpose of Role:

  • Direct and oversee all of Elie Sports Club’s facilities, resources and promote participation in its year-round activities, which include golf (9-hole course, driving range, 18 hole putting green), tennis, padel, bowls and the retail operation.
  • Play a key role in delivering the Sports Club’s operational, financial and strategic goals.
  • Maintain a welcoming, visitor and member-focused experience.
  • Represent the Sports Club’s values and engage with its stakeholders and the community.
  • Manage sports coaching across golf and racquet sports.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

  • Excellent leadership skills and the ability to inspire the teams that provide the Sports Club services to achieve the highest level of performance and quality.
  • Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate easily and effectively.
  • General management experience in organising and managing the day-to-day running of a Sports Club, including the management of financial resources and compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and to present creative solutions and ideas to the Committee.
  • A talent for marketing, with experience in developing and implementing effective marketing plans.
  • IT literacy, including the use of social media, and experience in using customary sports online booking systems and similar databases.
  • An appreciation of the traditions and cultures that make a successful members’ club.