Manager, Recreation Programming and Leadership

2 weeks ago

London, Canada City of London Full time

**Summary of Duties**
Reporting to the Director, Recreation and Sport, the Manager Recreation Programming and Leadership is responsible for the direction and operation of neighbourhood and city-wide recreation and leadership programs and services. The emphasis is on quality, accessible, and affordable programs which produce benefits to individuals and the community., This role will work closely with the other members of the Recreation and Sport Leadership Team in jointly delivering community enablement initiatives and projects which contribute to healthy community development, and will identify and implement cross-sector opportunities that will build a culture of collaboration, leading to improved quality of life for Londoners.

**Work Performed**
- Provide leadership in the administration and planning, development and implementation of policies and programs related to recreation and leadership that contribute to strategic initiatives identified in Council’s Strategic Plan and by the Division.
- Lead the development and implementation of staff training and programs to ensure programs are compliant with legislation, municipal policy, procedures, and directives/obligations.
- Lead the planning, development and implementation of neighbourhood and city-wide recreation and leadership programs and activities through direct program delivery, joint ventures/partnerships, and the coordination and collaboration with other service providers.
- Lead tracking and research of trends, projections, mapping, and community engagement to deliver recreation programs of interest and personal benefit, across all age groups and sectors.
- Oversee and approve development of marketing plans.
- Develop and maintain communications and relationships with neighbourhood and community groups, service clubs, associations, private and not-for-profit organizations, and elected officials regarding recreational matters, community projects and initiatives.
- Expedite media requests to Director, Recreation and Sport and Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, and provide accurate and timely information as required.
- Facilitate opportunities for enhanced service delivery through shared resources, partnerships, and joint ventures with various partners including community groups, educational institutions, community organizations, and service groups.
- Supervise Recreation Programming and Leadership employees including hiring, coaching, administration, and performance aspects of reporting employees. Respond to sensitive and confidential human resource issues as required.
- Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and human rights through interactions with partners, employees and individuals and implementation of policies, programs and protocols that reflect this commitment.
- Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; and actively promote a culture of safety with direct reports.
- Encourage and support employee participation and commitment to divisional and organizational objectives. Actively mentor, provide development opportunities and build team performance with direct reports.
- Provide updates, information and recommendations to the Director, Recreation and Sport on priorities with responsibility to operationalize identified goals and strategies.
- Identify and recommend internal controls in the form of policies, procedures, practices in relation to the general and specific risks of the Corporation; ensure internal controls are implemented, monitored, and reported on specific to the Division.
- Liaise with unions on issues that affect bargaining unit employees as required.
- Fairly and consistently administer provisions of various collective agreements to promote resolution of grievances.
- Provide representation at mediation and arbitration proceedings as required.
- Support employee commitment to a high level of performance in all areas of customer service, employee safety and delivery of individual goals and objectives.
- Engage in opportunities to work across Divisions and Service Areas in support of enterprise-wide collaboration with respect to recreation and sport related planning issues including park development planning, and facility design.

**Qualifications/Experience**
- A graduate of a university or College program in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Recreation, Human Services, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and related professional and lived community experience.
- Five to seven years of management experience preferably in Recreation or related field.
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate.
- Class G Driver’s License.
- High Five Health Child Development Certification.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the above identified areas of accountability with an understanding of the area’s programs and services and how the work of the area aligns with the objectives of the Divis

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