Community Recreation Coordinator

Municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; Elmsdale; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Dental

Registered Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada is seeking a Community Recreation Coordinator to develop, manage, and oversee recreational activities that promote health and wellness for children, adults, families, and seniors within the municipality.

The role requires post-secondary education in recreation or a related field, several years of experience in recreation or events, staff leadership, and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Recreation or a related field.
• Experience with planning and managing events for diverse audiences.
• Experience coaching, motivating, and leading staff or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Proposes, develops, and manages recreational activities promoting health and wellness for the community.
• Delivers programs and events across the East Hants Municipality.
• Coordinates staff and volunteers to support program delivery.

Skills

Staff leadership

Event planning

DEI champion

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary education in Recreation or related field

Criminal record and child abuse registry checks

Tools

MS Office Suite

Program registration software

Job description

Location: Elmsdale, NS

Are you passionate about creating rewarding activities and experiences in sports, fitness, arts, and social well-being for your community? Do you have a talent for developing and managing recreation events and activities? If you’re looking for a new opportunity in a fun, customer-service oriented, team environment, we want to hear from you!

Due to an internal transfer we are accepting resumes for a Community Recreation Coordinator to join our team.

The Community Recreation Coordinator proposes, develops, and manages recreational activities that promote health and wellness for children, adults, families, and seniors in the Municipality of East Hants. Programs and events can include sports, fitness, arts, leisure, health, wellness, and social well-being.

What You Can Offer

• You have a post-secondary education in Recreation or a related field.
• You have several years of experience in recreation, events, or a related field.
• You have experience developing and managing programs or events for a variety of audiences, including children, adults, families, and seniors.
• You have experience coaching, motivating, and leading recreational or events staff.
• You are a champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with skills to foster a welcoming and accessible environment for all staff and program attendees.
• You have experience with MS Office Suite, and have a familiarity with program registration software.
• Clear criminal record and child abuse registry checks.

What We Can Offer

• A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence.
• A collaborative, solutions-based work environment, with a high degree of autonomy.
• A commitment to personal and team professional development.
• Benefits package including a Health Care Plan with Virtual Doctor service included, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Registered Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Program.
• Working with, supporting, and developing a team that is passionate about serving a community.
• The excitement of being part of building the future of recreation in a fast‑ growing Municipality.

Working Environment

• Flexibility in hours of work in order to attend meetings and events that could occur outside of normal office hours.
• Programs will be delivered throughout the Municipality. Ability to travel to various locations in East Hants as needed for program development and support.

Deadline to apply: October 1, 2026