Life, Learning & Leisure Facilitator

Gilder Search Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Calgary is seeking a Life, Learning and Leisure (LLL) Facilitator to support residents' holistic well-being through the six Dimensions of Wellness: physical, intellectual, emotional, occupational, spiritual, and social.

Reporting to the Community Manager, you will design and deliver innovative programs while coaching staff, residents, volunteers, and external partners to create meaningful onsite and offsite experiences.

Qualifications

• Passion for and experience working with older adults.
• Post-secondary education or training in recreation, leisure, or gerontology preferred; equivalent combination considered.
• Experience designing, adapting, and delivering programs.
• Creativity and enthusiasm with a team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a learning environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience coaching, coordinating and supporting volunteers is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canvas and SharePoint, with willingness to obtain WHMIS and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Represent and promote the LLL philosophy within the organization and community.
• Design, facilitate, and adapt innovative programs aligned with the six Dimensions of Wellness.
• Promote resident participation in group and individual programs; engage regularly to gather input and build connections.
• Coach and support employees, residents, and volunteers in leading and participating in programs and events.
• Collaborate with external facilitators and providers to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate logistics for programs and events, including space, materials, and leaders.
• Plan, organize, and promote engaging onsite and offsite experiences.
• Support new residents in connecting with Life, Learning and Leisure opportunities.
• Monitor participation and engagement; provide observations and recommendations for program improvement.
• Collect and report quantitative and qualitative data on participation, facilitator effectiveness, and volunteer contributions; deliver quarterly reports.
• Lead monthly resident meetings on programs, events, and initiatives; act on feedback.
• Maintain, clean, and safely store all program equipment and supplies.
• Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and source cost-effective materials in line with financial guidelines.

Skills

Older adults experience

Program design

Coaching volunteers

Communication skills

Team player

Creativity

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Recreation education

Gerontology education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

SharePoint

Job description

Our client is seeking a Life, Learning and Leisure (LLL) Facilitator to support the holistic well-being of residents in alignment with the 6 Dimensions of Wellness: physical, intellectual, emotional, occupational, spiritual, and social. Reporting to the Community Manager, this dynamic, resident-focused professional designs and delivers innovative programs while coaching staff, residents, volunteers, and external partners to create meaningful onsite and offsite experiences. The ideal candidate brings collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to best practices that enhance seniors’ quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Represent and promote the Life, Learning and Leisure philosophy within the organization and broader community
• Design, facilitate, and adapt innovative programs aligned with the six Dimensions of Wellness, incorporating resident interests and emerging practices
• Promote resident participation in group and individual programs; engage regularly to gather input and build connections
• Coach and support employees, residents, and volunteers in leading and participating in programs and events
• Collaborate with external facilitators and providers to ensure high-quality delivery
• Coordinate logistics for programs and events, including space, materials, and leaders
• Plan, organize, and promote engaging onsite and offsite experiences
• Support new residents in connecting with Life, Learning and Leisure opportunities
• Monitor participation and engagement; provide observations and recommendations for program improvement
• Collect and report quantitative and qualitative data on participation, facilitator effectiveness, and volunteer contributions; deliver quarterly reports
• Lead monthly resident meetings on programs, events, and initiatives; act on feedback
• Maintain, clean, and safely store all program equipment and supplies
• Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and source cost-effective materials in line with financial guidelines

Qualifications

• Passion for and experience working with older adults
• Post-secondary education or training in recreation, leisure, or gerontology preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Experience designing, adapting, and delivering programs
• Creativity, innovation, enthusiasm, and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Willingness to grow, learn, and be challenged in a learning environment
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Experience coaching, coordinating, and supporting volunteers an asset
• Strong customer service orientation with solid presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Canvas, and SharePoint
• WHMIS, First Aid, Food Safety, and ProServe certification (or willingness to obtain)

Working Conditions

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required for occasional travel
• Work across primary and alternate locations
• Flexibility to adapt to changing duties and routines; ability to work under occasional stress