Manager, Campus Recreation and Facility Development

Sudbury is the gateway to Northern Ontario and only a short drive to countless provincial and national parks, the Great Lakes (Georgian Bay), and Manitoulin, the world’s largest freshwater island. With more than 300 lakes within the city itself, local hiking/biking trails and an established and expanding local crag development scene, Sudbury provides outdoor enthusiasts with the opportunity to live close to nature while enjoying the amenities of a smaller city. The city also has numerous post‑secondary educational institutions, and a revitalised arts community and downtown core. Working at ARC requires leadership, a positive attitude, great work ethic, adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to making ARC the most enjoyable experience for our members, guests and the rest of the team. At ARC we aim to provide a fun, safe and challenging environment where people can discover their strengths, continually redefine their boundaries and conquer their fears. ARC Manager ARC is seeking an enthusiastic manager to join our team. This position involves a wide variety of duties and responsibilities that aim to support and ensure the wellbeing of our members, staff, and the overall success of the facility. Customer service – communication with members, guests and community. Scheduling. Staff relations – hiring, communication and training (front desk, belayers, instructors). Safety – weekly and monthly safety inspections of the facility. Inventory – weekly and monthly tracking and ordering of retail and rental stock. Special events – scheduling and organising (and delegating). Qualifications and Experience Post‑secondary education an asset (but not required). 2‑5 years of management or leadership experience. Background in business, marketing or project management. Experience with managing and delegating complex and multiple tasks. Proficient in speaking, writing and reading English. French an asset. Comfortable with computers (Word and Excel). Experience with Rock Gym Pro an asset. Website and social media management also an asset. First Aid: Basic required, advanced an asset. Handy work capabilities an asset. Comfortable on ladders and working at height. Passion for climbing and other forms of fitness and well‑being. Other Skills and Qualities Strong interpersonal skills. Responsible, accountable, reliable, punctual. Honest, friendly and approachable. Able to provide and receive constructive feedback. Strong work ethic. Team player and leader. Able to identify problems and create solutions. Manager, Campus Recreation and Facility Development – University of Ottawa 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 of Ottawa’s mission. This includes all uOttawa fitness and instructional programmes, aquatic programming, intramurals and camps. Responsibilities Provide strategic representation for campus recreation within the senior leadership team, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and contributing to department‑wide decisions that shape the strategic direction, mission and objectives of Recreation and Varsity Sports. Lead the development, execution and evaluation of campus recreation programmes 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 programme 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 programmes, ensuring equitable access and alignment with organisational priorities. Foster cross‑functional collaboration with senior management across RVS sectors to optimise 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. Qualifications University degree in sport management, business administration, recreation or equivalent education and relevant work experience. Five years experience working in a recreational sports, fitness or athletics environment in a supervisory capacity. Five years experience in human resource and financial management. Bilingualism: French and English (spoken and written). Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategies. Extensive experience in leading and executing several projects simultaneously and prioritising tasks under tight deadlines. Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment. Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact, excellent negotiating, conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills. Key Competencies Planning: Organise 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. Is proactive and self‑starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible. Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them. Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own 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. While all qualified persons are invited to apply 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. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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. 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