Job: General Manager of the Union Academy

Responsibilities and duties 

 
The general manager is responsible for the administrative, financial, and organizational management of the Union Saint-Gilloise Academy. They will ensure the smooth functioning of the academy through the coordination of various departments, compliance with internal policies, and achievement of the academy's strategic objectives. The manager works closely with the sports managers to promote the sporting development of the academy. The manager's duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 
 

• Ensuring the efficient administrative operation of the academy, coordinating internal activities, and managing staffing needs. 
   

• Monitoring and managing contracts with partners, sponsors, service providers, as well as employment contracts for non-sporting staff (administrative personnel, logistics, etc.). 
   

• Ensuring compliance with the academy's internal regulations, as well as local and national regulations concerning the management of sports infrastructures. 
   

• Along with the sports managers: 
  Organizing and setting up training schedules, matches, activities, and tournaments. 
  Implementing an effective working methodology. 
  Organizing scouting sessions. 

• In collaboration with the medical and sports staff, drafting and following up on the support plan for the players. 
   

• Preparing and managing the academy's annual budget in collaboration with the finance department. Ensuring that expenses align with the established budgets and goals. 
   

• Managing the "Ecole des Devoirs" project: staff, planning, monitoring, and evaluation. 
   

• Setting up a meticulous archiving system for administrative, financial, and personnel records. 
   

• Planning the use of the facilities. 
   

• Supervising the maintenance and management of sports facilities, equipment, dormitories, and common areas. Ensuring that the infrastructure meets the needs of both players and staff. 
   

• Representing the academy with federal agencies, local authorities, and institutional partners. 

Profile 
 

• Degree in business management, sports management, public administration, or equivalent. 
   

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a managerial or directorial role, preferably in the sports sector or a similar structure. 
   

• Proficiency in IT tools. 
   

• Good knowledge of sports environments, infrastructures, and the challenges related to academy management. 
   

• Excellent command of French. Good knowledge of Dutch and English. 
   

• Leadership qualities: ability to lead a project, coordinate, and communicate both internally and externally. 
   

• Ability to integrate the values of the club into daily operations and decision-making.