Recreation Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**NOTE: This is a temporary full-time position ending on or before July 2025 with the possibility of extension.**

**NOTE: Occasional evening and weekend work is required during the academic year. Occasional travel within Edmonton and area **required.**

Reporting to the Recreation and Athletics Administration Manager, the Recreation Coordinator is responsible for providing recreation programming opportunities to NAIT students. This team offers active living opportunities to students to enhance campus vibrancy and overall experience outside the classroom. The role will have a focus on sport programs, as well as working closely with the health and fitness specialist to offer a holistic approach to campus recreation. In addition to leading sport programs at NAIT, this position will contribute to the ongoing success of large-scale recreation events across campus, outdoor programming, and academic project support.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide on-going contributions to the development and completion of department objectives and key results
- Coordinate recreation programming for NAIT students with a focus on sport programs
- Lead campus recreation intramural sports
- Lead campus recreation Esports initiatives
- Lead sport program instructional opportunities
- Collaborate with peers to provide outdoor programming and academic program project support
- Collaborate with peers to plan and execute large scale recreation events
- Collaborate with other departments across Students and Campus Life to diversify programming and reach
- Coordinate program registration and data collection
- Create opportunities for adaptive programs with a focus on access and inclusion
- Use a variety of methods and tools to engage and communicate programming to students
- Supervision of student wage staff to support recreation programming

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to easily build rapport
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
- Highly organized and responsive, keen attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to promote recreation programming
- Knowledge of post-secondary recreation and active living best practices

**Qualifications**:

- Related post-secondary diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Recreation & Leisure an asset
- Standard First Aid would be considered an asset
- 3+ years experience working in post-secondary recreation
- Equivalencies may be considered

**Remuneration**: $ 61,997.52- $ 83,085.08 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Coordinator l).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

**Accommodations**

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