recreation manager

Town of Slave Lake; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Alberta seeks a Manager of Recreation and Community Relations to lead recreational programs, oversee the Multi Recreation Centre, and enhance community partnerships. The role requires strong leadership, budget management, and event coordination skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive hourly rates between $44.06 and $55.53.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and recreation programs.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and monitor budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Multi Recreation Centre and municipal services.
• Lead the recreation team in program and event delivery.
• Foster partnerships with community organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Event coordination

Community engagement

Job description

Title: Manager of Recreation and Community Relations

Organization: Town of Slave Lake

Location: Slave Lake, AB

Posted on: August 13, 2025

Closing date: August 25, 2025

Job Description

The Manager of Recreation and Community Relations is a full-time, permanent position within the Town of Slave Lake. Reporting to the Director of Community Services and liaising with all other Town departments, this role ensures a coordinated effort in delivering a broad range of services, programs, and events. The position manages the Legacy Centre, acts as the primary contact for its tenants and event stakeholders, and maintains community partnerships.

The successful candidate will lead and inspire a team responsible for developing and delivering recreational and community programs and events, overseeing the management of the Multi Recreation Centre (MRC) complex and related municipal services across various town facilities. Responsibilities include managing staff, developing budgets, coordinating programs and events, fostering community partnerships, and providing reports to senior management and Town Council.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the MRC complex and oversee related municipal services.
• Adjust work plans and strategies in response to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with the Director and stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage, oversee, review, staff, plan, and coordinate recreation, sports, cultural, and community programs and events.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and organizations.
• Oversee promotional materials and coordinate operations and scheduling of programs and events.
• Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to the recreation team, including recruiting, coaching, and performance management.
• Assist with policy development and procedure implementation.

Salary: $44.06 - $55.53 per hour

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time, on-site

Start date: As soon as possible

Vacancies: 1

This job posting is active and open until August 25, 2025.