Manager of Recreation - Exempt Position

OPEN DATE:        Wednesday, November 6, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

DEPARTMENT:     Parks, Recreation & Culture

REPORTS TO:      Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture

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City of Powell River

Manager of Recreation (Full-Time Permanent)

(Salary Range $97,716 - $112,200 per year)

The City of Powell River is seeking a collaborative, customer-service focused leader to oversee the operations of the Recreation Department. Ideally, you have a background in parks and recreation leadership, an appreciation for strategy and policy development, and hands-on experience in managing change in a municipal, unionized environment.

Reporting to the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Culture and liaising with all other City departments, you will ensure a coordinated effort in the delivery of a broad range of services, programs, and events.  You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Recreation Complex and overseeing related municipal services across various City facilities, ensuring that program delivery meets standards of service excellence.  An innovative leader and strong communicator, you bring high quality professional standards and practices with your experience in recreation, as well as supervisory experience to this role. 

Requirements include a degree in Recreation Management or a related field and at least five years of supervisory experience in a unionized setting. You have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of municipal recreation and experience with computer software applications related to customer registration, facility scheduling, financial tracking, asset management, and marketing.  Financial acumen and conceptual planning skills are essential to effectively manage the department’s operational and capital budgets, administration, and records.

Open until filled.

Manager of Recreation Recruitment package and Job Description

How to Apply:

1. Complete the application below. Once complete, click Next.

2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 

3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.

4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.