Recreation Facilities Supervisor

City of Grande Prairie; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing community in Alberta is seeking a Recreation Facilities Supervisor to lead guest services teams and manage city recreational services. Candidates should have a university degree and at least five years of relevant experience. This role involves budget management, supervision, and collaboration on community events. A comprehensive benefits package is offered along with a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in recreation and facility management.
• Ability to articulate findings effectively.
• Experience in budget preparation and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front-line guest services team across city facilities.
• Manage facility operations and logistics for community events.
• Conduct health and safety program implementation.

Skills

Judgment and decision-making

Marketing principles

Basic accounting principles

Project management

Education

University degree in recreation, sports administration, business, or public administration

Job description

Overview

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play. Our Recreation Department is looking for a dedicated Recreation Facilities Supervisor to join the team.

Responsibilities

• As a Recreation Facilities Supervisor, you will report to the Manager and supervise the front-line guest services team in various facilities throughout the city. Facility operations include reporting and tracking maintenance items, logistics for community events, budget reporting, data collection for recreation and culture facilities, health and safety program implementation (including building inspections and emergency response drills), and customer service.
• Supervision of the team lead and guest services team, working out of various City facilities.
• Reporting maintenance needs and following up to ensure completion.
• Seasonal facility management, including arranging annual opening and closing security needs.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the use of city recreation and cultural facilities.
• Budget development and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitors customer service related to the provision of recreation and culture services and facility management. Assist with the development and execution of major community events.
• Collaboration with the entire department, including other departments within the service area.

Qualifications

• Ability to make sound judgments, gather information from a variety of sources, and articulate findings effectively through verbal and written communication.
• Thorough understanding of marketing principles and practices to ensure a high degree of public accessibility to programs and services.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and the techniques of budget preparation, financial reporting, and the preparation of fees and charges.
• Ability to understand and monitor several activities and a range of projects that can involve complex situations and often conflicting needs and interests.
• A university degree with courses specific to recreation, sports administration, business, or public administration and a minimum of five years of experience, particularly in recreation and facility management.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary range of $36.11 to $46.69 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Note

After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.