Employment Opportunity – Director of Recreation

The Town of Bay Roberts invites applications for the position of Director of Recreation.

The Director of Recreation is responsible for ensure that the recreation policies of Council, through the CAO, are carried out in a professional, effective, and efficient manner.

The Position has two core roles:

  1. Facilities Manager – Recreation Facilities:
    Responsible for the direct facilities management of the Bay Arena, seasonal Pool and Recreation Complex including supervision of staff, event scheduling, facility budgets development, financial monitoring/control, and facility maintenance planning/scheduling.

  2. Recreation Department Management:
    Supervises recreation staff in the planning, marketing, implementation and evaluation of recreation services and programs. Coordinates activities with other divisions, departments, and agencies. Supervises the Program and Events Coordinator for the safe provision of the Town’s recreation services and programs.

Education & Training:
Applicants should have a post-secondary education in Recreation, Physical Education, Business Administration, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered for the right applicant. Experience in a municipal environment is preferred but other suitable management experience will be considered. Applicants should have considerable knowledge and experience in the organization and delivery of recreation, sport, and wellness programs. Candidates must possess initiative and demonstrate good organizational, analytical, communications, human resources and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work independently. Project Management skills including budget preparation, grant applications and report writing are required. The applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office software and have flexibility to learn other software required. Facilities Management experience including supervising a unionized workforce would be considered an asset.

The incumbent will be required to provide a recent certificate of conduct, vulnerable sector check, medical certificate, and must be bondable and hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

A detailed job description is available here or at the Town of Bay Roberts office.

To apply for the above position, please forward cover letter and resume stating qualifications, experience, certificates, and references to the undersigned on or before 4:00 p.m. on December 16th, 2022:

Nigel Black, Chief Administrative Officer
321 Water Street, P. O. Box 114
Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0
E-mail: nigelblack@bayroberts.com

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Description – Director of Recreation