Do you want to lead Finnish gymnastics’ next step toward the world elite?

The Finnish Gymnastics Federation is on a journey toward its ambitious goal of becoming Finland’s largest and most influential sport federation by 2032. High-performance sport is a central part of our strategy, and we want to strengthen the international competitiveness of Finnish gymnastics and create the conditions for international success.

We are now looking for a Director of High Performance Sport to lead this transformation.

As Director of High Performance Sport, you will be responsible for the strategic, operational, and performance leadership of high-performance sport within the Finnish Gymnastics Federation.

This role combines strategic direction-setting, leadership of people and change, development of coaching and performance systems, and the ability to make difficult choices. Your goal is to bring together people, expertise, coaching, information, and resources into one strong and unified system that drives international competitiveness and success.

In this role

You will lead the pursuit of international success

You will work closely with the different disciplines to define a shared direction, objectives, and international performance standards for high-performance sport. You will lead the national team and championship competition programmes and ensure that all activities are consistently focused on achieving international excellence over the long term.

You will develop coaching and performance systems

Together with discipline leaders and experts, you will build coaching structures, develop expertise, and strengthen athlete pathways. You will ensure that athletes and coaches have the highest-quality environment possible to develop and pursue international success.

You will lead with data and have the courage to make choices

You will set clear objectives and performance metrics and monitor their implementation. You will utilize data, sport-specific analysis, and international benchmarking in decision-making. You will prioritize and allocate resources where they can generate the greatest impact.

You will lead people, collaboration, and change

You will lead the high-performance sport function of Finnish gymnastics, including discipline managers and, functionally, national team coaches toward shared goals. You will have a clear mandate to lead and renew the high-performance sport system in line with the Federation’s strategy and agreed priorities. You will be responsible for the planning and allocation of budgets and resources, personnel leadership, and the development of operating models.

You will build strong collaboration with clubs, sports academies, training centres, the Finnish Olympic Committee, and other partners. You will foster a culture where ambition, collaboration, continuous improvement, and responsibility are evident in everyday work.

You will ensure that high standards and performance outcomes are built on athlete-centred, safe, and responsible high-performance sport.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced high-performance sport leader and developer who understands the demands of international elite sport and has a proven track record in leading people, performance, and change.

We expect you to have:

• Proven success working in international-level high-performance sport
• A strong understanding of coaching, performance development, and the requirements of international and responsible elite sport
• Experience in the systematic management of objectives, results, and performance
• The ability to utilize information and analysis in decision-making
• Demonstrated success in leadership and implementing change
• The ability to make strategic choices, prioritize effectively, and allocate resources efficiently
• Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills
• Relevant educational qualifications and English language skills required for the role. Finnish language skills considered an advantage.

Expertise in gymnastics and knowledge of the Finnish high-performance sport system are considered advantages but are not prerequisites.

What do we offer?

We offer you an exceptional opportunity to influence the future of high-performance gymnastics in Finland. You will lead a strategically important area of responsibility supported by a skilled team and an extensive national and international network.

You will work as part of the Federation’s leadership team and a community of approximately 30 professionals. Your office will be located at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, and the Urhea Olympic Training Centre will be one of your key working and collaboration environments. The role will also take you to national teams, coaches, clubs, and the wider high-performance sport network both in Finland and internationally.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model, lunch, sport and culture benefits, and comprehensive occupational healthcare services.

The position is a fixed-term appointment for three years, with the possibility of continuing employment after the fixed term. The fixed-term nature of the role is based on a time-limited project related to the preparation phase of a high-performance sport development initiative.

During the three-year period, your mission will be to design and implement a renewed high-performance sport operating model and measurably strengthen the foundations for international success in Finnish gymnastics.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through our recruitment system as soon as possible, but no later than 29 November 2026. We will review applications and advance the recruitment process with suitable candidates throughout the application period.

Further Information

For practical questions related to the recruitment process and the role, please contact our recruitment partner:

Laura Jalasto
Consultant, Wulff Talent
+358 50 514 1188
laura.jalasto@wulff.fi

For information about the Finnish Gymnastics Federation, its strategy, and the role as part of the Federation’s leadership team, please contact:

Teea Hurme-Rintala
Executive Director
+358 40 725 7477
teea.hurme-rintala@voimistelu.fi

For discussions regarding the Federation’s high-performance sport objectives and strategic priorities, you may also contact:

Mira Keränen
Chair of the Board
mira.keranen@voimistelu.fi