Recreation Coordinator

In all we do, we have the freedom to be our best self, belong, excel.

**Why Innisfil?**

We are a “family-first” organization that provides employees with flexible options to focus on what’s most important in life Options include flexible work arrangements, compressed work weeks, and Hybrid Work Arrangements - just to name a few.

**Why You?**

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative Recreation Coordinator to join our Sports & Recreation team and make a lasting impact on our forward-thinking organization and rapidly-growing community

Committed to the guiding values of the Town of Innisfil’s Strategic Plan 2030, the Recreation Coordinator will take a ‘Community First’ approach to developing, implementing, and evaluating all community recreational programs and outreach and will be responsible for:

- Leading the Sports & Recreation Services area in the training of seasonal staff and program instructors
- Overseeing recreation programming including programs for preschool, children, youth, general interests, fitness and actively aging; developing, and implementing new programs including conducting feasibility studies, evaluating program costs, and developing program fees
- Encouraging community participation in recreation and leisure activities through marketing, outreach, and public engagement
- Reducing barriers to recreation programs in order to provide a more accessible and inclusive recreation environment for individuals with additional abilities
- Recruiting and guiding seasonal staff, including camp, mobile youth centre, seniors active living centre, and contracted program instructors
- Conducting staff and instructor evaluations on an ongoing basis to ensure HIGH FIVE quality standards are being met within the programming setting
- Researching revenue-generating resources and community partnerships; liaising with the community regarding program and partnership opportunities to develop options for residents, businesses, and community groups
- Job Requirements- Post-secondary diploma or degree in business administration, recreation & leisure, or related discipline. Minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ experience within a recreation environment.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in design/development and delivery of recreation programs, drop-ins, events, community development, and youth & senior center operations.
- Must possess valid First Aid CPR C and AED certification, High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development, Quest 2 and Quest 1 certifications, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) certification.
- The following certifications are assets: Mental Health First Aid training, Additional HIGH FIVE Certifications (Principles of Health Aging, Strengthening Children’s Mental Health, Healthy Minds for Healthy Children), Positive Youth Development training.
- Due to the responsibilities of the position, a police information check, including vulnerable sector screening, satisfactory to the Town of Innisfil is required.
- Valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s license and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
- Availability to attend evening and weekend meetings or other events, as required.

Closing date is **March 5, 2024**.