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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 ensure 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 teamand well 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 Reginas 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 supervise and coordinates the City of Reginas 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 and 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. Develop and maintain 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 supervisor 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 group and 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 facilitys 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 Reginas 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 youre passionate about public service and making a difference apply now Please note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr