Manager, Sport and Recreation

3 weeks ago

Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Administration/Management**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
**8:30-4:30**
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
**35**
- Pay Level:
**9 - Administrative Salary Grid**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
**Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday**
- Employment Type:
**Permanent Full Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**open until filled**
- Travel Frequency:
- External Closing Date:
**open until filled**
- Competition ID:
**2531**

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW: MANAGER, SPORT and RECREATION**

This position reports to the Director, Student Wellness. Reporting directly to this position are the Sport and Recreation BCGEU team, casual employees, student assistants, and volunteers.

**PRIMARY FUNCTION**

Sport and Recreation operates facilities and programming across multiple campuses and non-standard business hours including weekends for KPU students, employees and the community. The Manager, Sport and Recreation is responsible for providing day to day operational leadership including but not limited to the development, execution, and oversight of high-quality accessible, equitable, and inclusive sport and recreation experiences that promote skill development, physical activity, social interactions, and community connectedness.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- An Undergraduate degree in a related field such as physical education or sport and recreation management,
- A minimum of five years experience in program planning and development in a complex and demanding organizational environment. Preference given to those with experience within a post-secondary educational institution.
- Minimum two years management experience or more in human resource management and employee development. Preference given to those with experience in an unionized environment.
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) qualifications (trained or certified status) in Community, Competitive and Instructional streams. Preferred for knowledge in basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
- BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) High Five, Fitness Theory, Group Fitness, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) or equivalent certification and standard first aid with CPR.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Experience with a broad range of fitness, sport and recreational disciplines and coaching theory. Experience with program planning for students with disabilities and other equity deserving groups is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience with related governing bodies, including but not limited to organizations such as BCRPA and ViaSport.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of key parties.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
- Demonstrated experience with facility maintenance including gymnasium, fitness centre, turf and other sport surfaces.
- Knowledge of budget planning, development and management, preferably within an athletics or recreation environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to directing sport and recreation programs that reflect and support organizational values and goals.
- Demonstrated ability to compromise and reach consensus on difficult issues, particularly related to utilization of scarce resources.
- Proven strong organizational and leadership skills with demonstrated competence in program development, administration, decision-making and fiscal management skills.
- Advanced communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to all facets of student wellbeing including academic success.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
- Ability to travel between campuses is required.

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