Manager, Campus Recreation and Facility Development

Job Opportunities Coordinator, Sport Facilities & Partnerships Division: City Planning & Community Services Department: Recreation & Cultural Services Branch: Sport Facilities & Special Events Type of Posting: Internal & External Employment Type: Term up to (2) two years Hourly Salary: $45.82- $57.32 (2024 Rate) Date Posted: October 22 2025 Closing Date: October 31 2025 Land Acknowledgement We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota and Métis Nation honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples. Equity Diversity & Inclusion The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful collaborative inclusive and barrier‑free workplace allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP individuals of all genders, people of disabilities and members of equity‑deserving communities to apply. The City of Regina is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform our Talent team and we will collaborate with you to address your requirements. NATURE OF WORK: This position is responsible for the provision, operation, coordination, planning and effective and efficient usage of the City of Regina's sport facilities. This position leads facility allocation and scheduling of arenas, athletic fields, ball diamonds, schools, tennis courts, outdoor rinks, park spaces, picnic spaces and provides support services to special events on City property. The position manages and supervises the sport and recreation facility staff and the central scheduling staff and reports to the Manager Sport and Recreation. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, directs, supervises and coordinates the City of Regina's sport and recreation facilities. This includes the provision, coordination, operation and scheduling of the multi‑sport venues, athletics fields, ball diamonds, outdoor rinks, arenas, skateboard facilities as well as other sport and recreational facilities. Provides input, expertise and contributes to the development, operation and/or maintenance of such facilities. Identifies, coordinates and recommends policies, procedures and practices for the development, delivery and operations of assigned facilities and services. Formulates service‑delivery plans, processes and performance indicators and measures; monitors effectiveness and efficiency and recommends improvements to related facilities and services. Leads and provides support services to special events on City property which includes managing various internal and external stakeholders to attract and deliver major sport and recreation events. Develops on‑going partnerships with community‑based sport and recreation organizations for the delivery of programs and services to the public. Provides advice, direction and assistance through consultative services to sport and community recreation organizations related to the provision, operation and utilization of assigned facilities and services. Develops and maintains productive partnerships with volunteer organizations who operate and deliver programs at city‑owned facilities. Facilitates external groups who have partnered with the City to complete project plans or deliver community events. Facilitates, negotiates, develops and manages partnerships and agreements related to facility and service development, operation and enhancement. Ensures community events are delivered in accordance with policy and in alignment with the Citys Vision and Strategic Priorities. Prepares related operating and capital budgets, approves requisitions, expenditures and other transactions within the limits of authority; monitors operating and capital expenditure and revenue budgets and makes recommendations to maximize efficiency. Manages all human resources related activities including recruitment and selection; leadership coaching and development; performance management; and labour relations issues for direct reports. Ensures a positive, healthy, respectful and inclusive work environment aligned with the Citys Vision and Contemporary Workplace Strategy. Participates as a member of the Sport and Recreation Branch management team and contributes to policy development, strategic direction, setting and business planning. Ensures implementation and adherence to approved civic policies and practices related to the safe, effective and cost‑effective aspects of the assigned work operation. Prepares a variety of statistical management and committee reports and makes verbal and written submissions and presentations to a variety of stakeholders. Provides customer service and responds to the needs of the public regarding issues relating to all sport and recreation facilities. Manages public complaints and public input processes related to assigned facilities and services. Manages assigned special projects. Performs other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of municipal sport and recreation service delivery and facilitation of community engagement with particular knowledge specific to sport and recreation facility standards, trends, special event planning and program delivery. Considerable knowledge of planning and executing major special events. Knowledge of strategic short and long‑term planning principles and practices. Knowledge of public participation processes, group dynamics and facilitation and team building. Ability to negotiate agreements and develop partnerships through problem‑solving, stakeholder involvement, collaboration, effective facilitation and consultation. Ability to express ideas, requirements and problems effectively orally and in writing. Ability and willingness to be accountable for personal performance, the performance of staff and be an active and effective team member. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships and partnerships with staff, supervisors, elected officials, external agencies and the public. Ability to provide direction, leadership and guidance to staff ensuring assigned functions and tasks are completed in accordance with division guidelines and policies. Ability to establish and maintain a network of positive and productive relationships with volunteers, local businesses, community groups and the general public. Ability to analyze data, situations and problems, document findings, draw conclusions and recommend required changes and additional research requirements. Demonstrated skill in budgeting, management, reporting and time management. Ability to work with a high degree of initiative, independence and creativity to coordinate strategy and initiatives supporting the sport and recreation facility operations. Ability to translate program and services needs into facility requirements. Ability to use various computer software programs. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of a University degree in Recreation Administration or Business Administration with courses in recreation and facility management coupled with a minimum of five to eight (5‑8) years related experience. WORKING/OTHER CONDITIONS: Must have the means and ability to travel within the City of Regina and work flexible hours. Additional Requirements: Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy. Proof of education is required. Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills and knowledge. At City of Regina we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits and growth through educational support and in‑house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference apply now For detailed job descriptions CBAs and application tips visit our Applicant & Job Resources page. Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted. Required Experience: IC Manager, Campus Recreation and Facility Development Duration in Months: N/A Job Type: Employee Job Family: Athletic Operations # of Open Positions: 1 Faculty/Service - Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports Campus: Main Campus Union Affiliation: N/A Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/10/27 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/11/07 Hours per week: 35 Salary Grade: Non-Union Grade NM1 Salary Range: $104,880.00 - $131,101.00 Position purpose: Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of campus recreation programs, facilities and staff. Ensures the delivery of inclusive, innovative and sustainable recreational experiences that support student well‑being, foster community engagement and align with the University’s mission. This includes all uOttawa fitness and instructional programs, aquatic programming, intramurals and camps. In this role your responsibilities will include: Provide strategic representation for campus recreation within the senior leadership team ensuring optimal resource utilization and contributing to department‑wide decisions that shape the strategic direction, mission and objectives of Recreation and Varsity Sports (RVS). Lead the development, execution and evaluation of campus recreation programs for students, staff and the external community ensuring alignment with strategic goals, budgetary targets and performance metrics. Drive the strategic planning and development of sport and recreation infrastructure in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders ensuring facilities meet current and future demands of the university and its partners. Perform high‑level analysis of program and facility needs benchmarking against industry standards and trends to inform strategic decisions that address the unique needs of the University of Ottawa population. Oversee the strategic allocation of facility resources for all RVS programming ensuring equitable access and alignment with organizational priorities. Foster cross‑functional collaboration with senior management across RVS sectors to optimize shared resources and achieve integrated departmental objectives in areas such as Marketing, Promotion, Communication, High Performance, IT, Operations, Finance and Human Resources. Develop and manage the budget and resources allocated in alignment with RVS annual strategic plan ensuring financial sustainability and effective use of allocated funds. Provide strategic leadership in revenue generation through campus recreation programming setting short and long‑term goals to enhance internal and external funding streams. Lead the recruitment, development and performance management of recreation staff fostering a high‑performing team culture aligned with departmental values and objectives. What you will bring: University degree in sport management, business administration or recreation, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Five years experience working in a recreational sports, fitness or athletics environment in a supervisory capacity. Five years of experience in human resource and financial management. Bilingualism in French and English (spoken and written). Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategies. Extensive experience in leading and executing several projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks often under tight deadlines. Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment. Strong interpersonal skills exhibits diplomacy and tact, excellent negotiating, conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills. Key Competencies at uOttawa: Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realise an objective or a project. Plan and organise own work and priorities in regular daily activities. Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Proactively and self‑starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever possible. Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. Anticipate and identify the needs of internal and external clients and find solutions on how to meet them. Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach a common goal. Accept and give constructive feedback. Adapt behaviour to reach the goals of the team. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion where collaboration, innovation and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. We welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialised persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible barrier‑free work environment. We also invite applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment assessment and selection processes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Note: If this is a union position, the hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more. If this is a front‑line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low‑Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute. Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students, faculty, staff and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid‑19 as defined in Policy 129 Covid‑19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts. Required Experience: Manager Hotel Managing Supervisor – Princeton, BC This role is within the Sandman Hotel Group, a private, Canadian‑owned hospitality group headquartered in Canadian. The position manages the Hotel, front‑desk, housekeeping, maintenance and overall property operations on a daily basis. Job Requirements: Interacting with guests, paying outstanding attention to their needs in order to make their stay at the Inn a pleasant, memorable one. Some bookkeeping experience, familiarity with computers including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook. General building maintenance, housekeeping, and guest services will be an asset. Time management and ability to multitask and prioritize job duties is important. Experience in the hospitality industry would be an asset. Customer Service orientated. Applicants should be flexible with schedules and have a team‑player attitude. DUTIES: Coordinate, assign and review the workflow of the Hotel operational & administrative. Manage the front desk, housekeeping and maintenance plus maintain the property on a daily basis. Make reservations, amend reservations, check in & check out guests and attend to their needs. This is small‑town living where you will have the opportunity to be a part of the community. Establish work schedules, procedures and coordinate tasks with the housekeeping department. Hire and train staff in all the job duties, safety procedures and company policies. Manage requisition of supplies and materials. Resolve work‑related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports such as “Incident reports”. APPLICABLE SKILLS: Excellent customer relations. Must have time‑management skills. Adaptable to change and be able to handle multiple priorities under pressure. Eager and focused to exceed guest expectations. PERKS: Rewards & Recognition Team rates from $59 per night, Family & Friends rates too 25% discount at our restaurants for up to 6 people Discounted Passes/Lift tickets at Grouse Mountain and Revelstoke Mountain Resort Ongoing Employee events, incentives & recognition Growth Opportunities – Career Advancement starts from within Dedicated Training Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free mental health support, legal & financial counselling Refer a friend or family and earn money Group Life Insurance, Extended Health, Dental, Vision Care Complimentary Stays RRSP Matching Milestone Rewards Tuition Credit Program SUMMATION: Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or an actual transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker. Applications will not be accepted via email or in person. Sandman Hotel Group is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. We take seriously our obligations under the Human Rights Code. #J-18808-Ljbffr