Manager, Recreation Sport and Club Programs

Manager, Recreation Sport and Club Programs

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Competition Number: J0225-0408

Position Title: Manager, Recreation Sport and Club Programs

Position Number (Final): 00507103

Employee Group: Support Staff

Job Category: Athletics and Recreation

Department or Area: A& Recreation

Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada (On-site)

Salary: $72,485.00 - $89,941.00/Year

Grade: 09 Review Salary Information Here

Hours per Week: 35

Job Type: Permanent (Continuing)

Shift: 7 Monday - Friday

Number Of Positions: 1

Additional Information

We will begin reviewing applications on April 14, 2025. This opportunity will remain open for applications until the role is filled.

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Recreation and Active Living (Director), the position provides the leadership, development, and day-to-day management of the programming and services encapsulated in the broad spectrum of recreation sport and student-led club experiences within the Department of Athletics and Recreation (A&R) and the Recreation and Active Living Unit. The design, development, and delivery of recreation sport and club programming encompass sport program experiences from Open (Drop-In & Facilitated) Recreation, Intramural Sport leagues, tournaments, and events, the student-led Recreation Sport Clubs, and related sport and activity instructional programming.

The incumbent works closely with key staff within A&R and in close collaboration with staff across the Division of Student Affairs, Faculties and Departments across the University to develop and implement programs and services that provide experiences to support participation and enhancements to wellbeing, promote leadership and personal development, foster engagement, create awareness of relevant social issues, build community resources and further a department culture that is safe, welcoming, inclusive and considers the whole student and their diverse identities, perspectives and experiences.

The role will provide leadership and direction to ensure compliance with relevant sport policies, procedures, and regulations, development, and evaluation of innovative programs and services to support the annual operations, financial planning, facility use management, and the allocation of resources to support the recreation sport and student-led club programs.

The role supports the planning, development, and implementation of a wide range of programs, events, initiatives, and services that requires extensive collaboration with a broad range of constituents including student leaders and staff, coaches, student athletes, alumni, all A&R personnel, as well as key campus, community and sport partners including external facilities and program providers, program and sport & recreation staff at peer institutions in the NIRSA network and at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA), U SPORTS, and other sport governing bodies and leagues.

The successful candidate must value diversity of experiences and perspectives and will play a significant role in supporting and enhancing A&R’s Safe Sport, Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Anti-Racism (I-EDI-AA), and community building efforts, actions, and initiatives.

In conjunction with other members of the Recreation and Active Living Unit, the incumbent supports the campus and department vision of advancing, encouraging, and supporting a culture of wellbeing for all who live, learn, and work at Queen’s University.

Note: Ability to work a flexible work schedule and hours is required. Evening and weekend hours will be required as a part of the regular work week.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management & Development

• Plans, develops and implements a framework of programs and services which promote, serve, and support participation in sport and physical activity across the spectrum of sport experiences in open recreation, intramural leagues, tournaments, and events, student-led recreation club and instructional programs to enhance and support student wellbeing, sense of belonging, satisfaction, and success.
• Plans, develops and implements annual and long-term strategic planning, budgeting, workforce planning, coach/employee selection and day-to-day operations of the Recreation and Active Living unit.
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates all relevant program metrics and outcome measures, including budget preparation, monthly and quarterly financial reviews.
• Measures effectiveness and efficiency of programs, initiatives, reinforcing department’s vision into all areas of program development.
• Creates awareness and personal development opportunities on relevant society and sport issues that builds community.
• Represents A&R by providing leadership and collaboration with others, on the promotions and integration of diversity and inclusivity strategies and initiatives into A&R programming and workplace.
• Collaborates with team and other A&R staff, and subject matter experts on the delivery of education/awareness materials that supports Queen’s and A&R culture in sport participation.
• Leads and directs committees, task forces, working groups that support the enhancements of A&R programs and services.
• Manages recreation sport and club operations and logistics to support elements of the program plans on an annual basis.
• Leads and directs all recreation sport and club leadership programs and initiatives, serving as the primary liaison and resource for intramural and student club leaders.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends, policy development, sport culture, research best practices.
• Participates in the planning, coordinating and staging of various activities and events hosted by the unit or department.
• Participates in the investigative, procedural, and decision-making processes required for the implementation of the Department’s Non-Academic Misconduct policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Resource Management

• Participates in and contributes to meetings with regards to strategic planning, budget/financial, and human resources.
• Assists in identifying departmental financial and support service requirements.
• Manages aspects of the Athlete Information Management System (AIMS) for the department.
• Prepares and presents annual reports for multiple internal audiences, analyzes data, recommends changes/enhancements to programs and/or new resources for continued improvement.
• Manages the monitoring, implementation and reporting of the approved Unit budget.

Human Resources

• Promote a culture of service and inclusion that embodies A&R values.
• Manages and supervises assigned Program Coordinator(s) and other staff.
• Plans, prioritizes, and manages the work of employees, providing strategic and tactical advice.
• Leadership and responsibility for the club executive and club instructional and/or coaching staff.
• Trains and supports casual staff, mentors, and other staff involved in program areas.
• Investigates, addresses, and resolves employee/labour relations issues.
• Mentors student employees, appointed instructional or coaching staff, and club leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree completion in Kinesiology, Recreation, Physical Education, Sport Management, Health Promotion/Studies, Business Administration/Commerce, or other relevant field of study.
• A minimum of 5 years of successful sport management, educational program development and/or administration.
• Demonstrated working knowledge in a sports environment with recreational league and playoff scheduling.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with the ability to motivate and lead employees and volunteers.
• Valid Province of Ontario Class G Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required.

Special Skills

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, collaboration, and consensus building skills.
• A high degree of independence, resourcefulness, and initiative.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and determine the appropriate course of action.

Decision Making

• Recommends strategies that support the A&R strategic framework and goals.
• Makes daily operational decisions and determines appropriate solutions.
• Evaluates job candidates and makes effective recommendations on suitable hires.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.