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Job Opportunity
Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club (FWOC)
Club Manager
About the Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club (FWOC):
FWOC is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run, sports club (founded in 1977) that provides orienteering
training and compe��on opportuni�es for its members and promotes the development of orienteering
in southern Alberta. FWOC organizes orienteering ac�vi�es year-round (training events, beginner
programs, and compe��ons). FWOC’s annual membership is approximately 800 (age range 2-91 yrs.)
FWOC’s successful junior orienteering program, SOGO Adventure Running, delivers weekly programs,
seasonally, for kids aged 2-17, school and group programming, summer camps and seasonal events.
SOGO employs over 20 part-�me staff seasonally.
FWOC is affiliated with the Alberta Orienteering Associa�on, and by extension with Orienteering
Canada and the Interna�onal Orienteering Federa�on.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a mo�vated self-starter who excels at working with volunteers in a not-for-profit
environment. We are looking for an individual who wants to help grow the club and the sport of
orienteering. The employee will work primarily from home and will a�end orienteering events in the
Calgary area on occasion. The employee will work closely with the FWOC Board of Directors and its
relevant commi�ees. The employee will also interact with current and poten�al club members, parents
of youth par�cipants, schools, and current and poten�al partner organiza�ons.
This is a full-�me permanent posi�on based in Calgary, with a salary range between $45,000 - $60,000
per year based on experience. The posi�on will ideally begin in March 2025. The hours of work (40
hours per week) are flexible; some weekend and evening work will be required on occasion for events
and mee�ngs. The key responsibili�es performed and listed below will vary by season, with an
es�mated overall percentage for the year shown.
Key Responsibili�es:
1. Club Program Management - 60%
a. Working with various commi�ees, assist with the coordina�on of FWOC's orienteering
programs, including SOGO Adventure Running
b. Coordinate membership, program and event registra�on processes
c. Develop and implement new programs and ini�a�ves to grow club membership and
par�cipa�on
2. Club Administra�on du�es - 20%
a. Finances: Assist Club Treasurer with day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll processes
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b. HR: Coordinate recrui�ng, hiring, training and ongoing HR processes for SOGO staff
(seasonal and permanent)
3. Governance, Strategic Planning & Monitoring - 10%
a. Assist with FWOC Board budget planning and monitoring
b. Oversee adherence to good governance standards by ensuring that all club governing
documents (policies, terms of reference, by-laws, etc) are up-to-date and effec�ve
c. Work with the FWOC Board to implement the club’s strategic plan; priori�ze project
planning to ensure alignment with the strategic plan; monitor, and report progress
towards the plan’s objec�ves
d. Contribute to long-term planning for SOGO Adventure Running and the strategic growth
of the program, in alignment with FWOC’s long-term goals
e. Work with key individuals to ensure strategic alignment and op�mal opera�onal
efficiencies between FWOC and SOGO Adventure Running
4. Communica�ons and Marke�ng - 10%
a. Develop and implement a long-term promo�on and communica�ons plan (including
social media) for FWOC (including SOGO Adventure Running)
b. Develop and implement key promo�onal opportuni�es and partnerships
c. Communicate with club members and poten�al members to grow memberships, retain
members and enhance commitment to the club
Qualifica�ons:
● Experience in program management, preferably in a sports or recrea�on se�ng
● Understanding of good governance principles and their implementa�on
● Experience with event planning and execu�on
● Strong organiza�onal and leadership skills
● Proficiency in Microso� Office and Google Workspace
● Ability to independently priori�ze tasks in order to meet the overall goals of the posi�on - on
budget and with minimal supervision
● Excellent communica�on and interpersonal abili�es
● Flexible and posi�ve, with behavior that embodies the True Sport Principles
Addi�onal Valuable A�ributes:
● Knowledge of the sport of orienteering
● Experience working with volunteers in a not-for-profit environment
● Academic background in sport or recrea�on management
● Social media and communica�ons management experience
● Promo�ons and marke�ng experience
● Substan�ve connec�ons within the Calgary sport community
Repor�ng Structure:
The employee will report to the FWOC Board via the President or an appointed Board member.
How to apply for this posi�on:
Please submit your resume with a cover le�er to president@orienteeringcalgary.ca by Feb 15, 2025.
All qualified applicants will receive considera�on for employment without regard to race, ancestry,
place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, ci�zenship, creed, sex, sexual orienta�on, age, marital status,
family status or disability. FWOC sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those
under considera�on will be contacted.