recreation and sports director

Government of Canada; Alberton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Alberton, Prince Edward Island, is seeking a professional to develop and manage programs and services. The role involves providing technical advice and overseeing sports and recreational operations. Qualifications include college education and experience, with a focus on client service and strong communication skills. This position is on-site with no remote work option. Benefits include a health care plan and mileage compensation.

Benefits

Health care plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Criminal record check and driving record check needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage programs and services.
• Provide technical and professional advice.
• Organize and administer national and provincial programs.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Municipal government
• Community service organization
• Community and public events

Budgetary responsibility

• 0 - $100,000

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop and manage programs and services
• Provide technical and professional advice
• Develop policies and procedures to implement programs
• Organize and administer national and provincial programs (training, coaching or officiating)
• Manage the daily operations of a sport or recreational organization
• Prepare budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Direct fundraising drives
• Arrange for sponsorships from public and private organizations
• Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals
• Co-ordinate special events

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer