Regional Sports and Recreation Coordinator

Fundy Regional Service Commission; Saint John; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional service commission in Canada is seeking a Regional Sports and Recreation Coordinator to enhance recreation opportunities across the Fundy Region. The role involves collaboration with municipalities and community organizations, project management, and evaluation of sports programs. This position supports a vibrant community focus and offers an annual salary ranging from $63,000 to $73,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and dynamic community environment

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in sport, recreation, and physical activity.
• Event and project management experience is an asset.
• Ability to travel throughout the region for meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships to increase participation and promote inclusivity in recreation.
• Organize the Fundy Regional Sports and Recreation Partners Table.
• Plan and implement recreation programs and evaluate their effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree or certificate in recreation management

Recreation/sport study or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Regional Sports and Recreation Coordinator

You’re someone who is passionate about recreation and sports and have a desire to enhance the quality and quantity of sports and recreation opportunities across the Fundy Region. As the Regional Sports and Recreation Coordinator, you will work with community organizations, Fundy Region municipalities and the Rural District to increase sports and recreation opportunities. You understand that recreation isn’t just about fitness—it’s about building stronger, healthier communities.

You’re a natural collaborator who enjoys working with a variety of groups—from municipalities and schools to sports clubs and community organizations. You’re also organized and comfortable taking the lead on projects, managing timelines, and measuring success to ensure your initiatives have a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

• Build Partnerships: You’ll connect with municipalities, schools, sports clubs, and community organizations to increase participation, improve accessibility, and promote inclusivity in recreation across the Fundy Region.
• Organize the Fundy Regional Sports and Recreation Partners Table: You’ll organize and support this collaborative group, fostering a shared vision for regional recreation.
• Plan and Implement Programs: You’ll develop, implement, and assess a detailed work plan for all project aspects, including key deliverables, timelines, resources, and milestones.
• Evaluate and Improve: You’ll create a framework to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of your programs, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Enhance Access: You’ll explore methods to improve access to sports and recreation for community members, especially in rural areas.
• Support Resource Sharing: You’ll investigate ways to support sports organizations in sharing resources and building capacity.
• Conduct Needs Assessments: You’ll plan for regional sports and recreation needs assessments and community engagement.
• Contribute to Regional Strategies: You’ll play a supporting role in the research, development, implementation, marketing, monitoring, and evaluation of aspects of FRSC and its strategies.
• Take on Other Responsibilities: You’ll be ready to take on other tasks as required.

What You Bring

• A post-secondary degree or certificate in recreation management, recreation/sport study, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of experience in the field of sport, recreation, and physical activity.
• Event and project management experience is an asset.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to travel throughout the region to attend meetings and events.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic community environment. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to fostering collaborative excellence, building resilient communities, and delivering valuable outcomes across a wide range of services.

The Fundy Regional Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our communities.

Details

Term: one-year full-time employment with opportunity of renewal.

Salary: Annual salary range is $63,000-$73,000/ year,

Comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Fundy Regional Service Commission uptown Office. 20 Broadview Ave., Saint John, NB. Position does require occasional travel throughout the region and province to events/forums