Director, Recreation And Wellness

Position Overview:

The Town of Salisbury is currently recruiting a passionate and visionary candidate to fill the position of Director, Regional Recreation & Wellness. This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position that reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

The Director of Recreation and Wellness is responsible for overall planning, developing, coordinating, organizing, and directing recreation, sports, leisure and wellness activities in order to provide opportunities and encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle for all community residents. This position also administers Reciprocal Agreements, such as with the Community of Three Rivers (formerly Petitcodiac) for regional recreation priorities.

Deadline to apply: Friday, April 28 at 4:30PM (Atlantic Standard Time).Applicants are encouraged to apply early, since interviews may be held and/or arranged on an ongoing basis before the closing date.

The full job posting, with additional information, can be found online here: https://salisburynb.ca/job-opportunity-regional-director-recreation-and-wellness/.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embodies the local government’s values and leads by example to create and sustain an organizational culture where everyone is safe, valued, and respected;
• Develops and maintains relationships with community, regional, and provincial organizations to ensure coordination and optimum use of resources by attending a variety of committee board meetings, conferences, workshops and professional development sessions (including, but not limited to:Active Communities Branch, SENB Wellness Network, Recreation NB, Fundy Biosphere Reserve, Petitcodiac and Salisbury Area Community Health & Wellness Advisory Committee, Sentier NB Trail);
• Prepares promotional material and promotes recreation programs and special events in order to ensure that residents are aware of available opportunities and activities and collaborates with Municipal administration to ensure activities are well-promoted;
• Conducts research and evaluates program delivery, including regular assessment of community recreation needs and, within annually approved budgets, develops a diversified program of recreation activities and services which includes consideration of the needs of the total population, as well as evaluating the financial impact of any new or current Departmental programs or projects;
• Conducts and attends a variety of training seminars, coaching clinics, staff meetings, and community meetings.
• Attends meetings of Municipal Council when required and sits in on any associated committee dealing with Recreational Services as deemed necessary;
• Oversees the daily operation of all components of the recreation office, including but notlimited to: keeping completed and accurate records and reports of Departmental activities, services, personnel, property, correspondence, and overseeing the offerings of a number of recreational programming and activities;
• Responsible for executing the Regional Agreement with the Community of Three Rivers, which includes organizing and leading a number of recreation initiatives in collaboration with both municipalities;
• Administers reciprocal agreements between the Town and community partners, including the Anglophone East School District and local sport associations, which includes facilitating bookings amongst community sport groups and associations and liaising with the Manager of Infrastructure and Public Works for maintenance of facilities;
• Oversees the financial operations and other ongoing functions related to the Department’s activities (ie. monitors approved expenditures within the Department’s budget, establishes fees for programs and events, administers public registrations for recreation programs and special events) and in collaboration with Department Heads, works to prepare recommendations for the annual budget

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

• Considerable ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, municipal officials, elected officials and the public;
• Post-secondary diploma or specialized training related to business, economic development or recreation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Considerable ability to read, write, and understand English;
• Considerable knowledge in developing and administering recreation and youth programs and working knowledge of the rules of a variety of sports;
• Must be detail oriented, adaptable, flexible and a quick learner.
• 2+ years of related working experience

The ideal candidate would have:

• Knowledge of all recreation programs and facilities in each community and any relevant operating policies and procedures in each area;
• Experience working with a municipality is preferred
• Ability to teach, train, and lead physically active programs and activities, including specialized training to offer programming (e.g.: fitness certifications).
• Knowledge of management and operation of recreation facilities and equipment;