Recreation Facilities Administrator – 12-month Term

The Municipality Of East Hants; Lantz; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality Of East Hants invites applications for the Recreation Facilities Administrator position at East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz, NS. This 12-month term role places you at the Welcome Desk, delivering friendly customer service and assisting with administrative tasks for the recreation and facilities team.

You will handle purchasing, payables, reporting, documentation, record-keeping and point-of-sale activities, ensuring smooth daily operations and a welcoming environment for users.

Qualifications

• Community college level certificate or diploma in an administrative support service discipline.
• Related experience; experience in a recreation or sports environment would be an asset.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be given consideration.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite; Recreation or Financial Software experience would be an asset.
• Ability to contribute to a positive, customer service-oriented culture, and able to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work a schedule of Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
• Clean Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer focused environment

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact at the Welcome Desk during weekly daytime operations.
• Provide reception services and customer service support for users of the facility.
• Provide administrative support to the recreation and facilities team for purchasing, payables, reporting, documentation, record-keeping, and point-of-sale activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Community college level certificate or diploma in administrative support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Recreation software

Financial software

Job description

Recreation Facilities Administrator – 12-month Term

Location:East Hants Sportsplex - Lantz, NS

Are you passionate about sports and recreation and thrive in a dynamic environment? Do you enjoy delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a diverse community? If so, the East Hants Sportsplex is the place for you!

Due to an upcoming maternity leave, we are accepting applications for a 12-month Term in the role of Recreation Facilities Administrator.

Based at the East Hants Sportsplex, this role will be the first point of contact at the Welcome Desk during weekly daytime operations, providing reception services and customer service support for users of the facility. The role will also provide administrative support to the recreation and facilities team for purchasing, payables, reporting, documentation, record-keeping, and point-of-sale activities.

Qualifications:

• Community college level certificate or diploma in an administrative support service discipline.
• Related experience; experience in a recreation or sports environment would be an asset.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be given consideration.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite; Recreation or Financial Software experience would be an asset.
• Ability to contribute to a positive, customer service-oriented culture, and able to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work a schedule of Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
• Clean Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer focused environment

Working Environment:

• This role works at the Welcome Desk in a sporting and events environment, noise and crowds can be a common occurrence.

What we can offer:

• A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence.
• Working with a team that is passionate about serving a community.
• A commitment to personal and team professional development.
• The excitement of being part of supporting sports, recreation, and events in a fast-growing community.
• Benefits package including Health, Dental, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Registered Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Staff membership East Hants Aquatic Centre, training opportunities.

Deadline to apply:October 1, 2026

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