Recreation Services Manager

1 week ago

Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada Town of Bracebridge Full time
Director of Recreation

**About Us**

The Town of Bracebridge is a thriving community in the heart of Muskoka, where inspiration and opportunity come together. Our population of over 17,000 residents, combined with 9,000 seasonal residents, creates a dynamic environment that fosters growth and prosperity.

We are proud to offer a range of services to meet the needs of our residents and businesses, including recreation and tourism opportunities. Our community is committed to protecting and enhancing its natural features, such as parks, trails, and waterfront areas.

Our new Community Centre, the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre, is a state-of-the-art facility that brings community activities and services together in one place. This multi-generational social hub features an arena, library, multi-sport fieldhouse, outdoor courtyard, and play area, with room for future expansion.

In addition to our new Community Centre, we also have the Bracebridge Sportsplex, which includes an impressive range of amenities such as an indoor aquatics center, therapy pool, children's pool with a slide, climbing wall, walking track, supervised playroom, conference room, and auditorium.

Our community offers a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities, with numerous parks, trails, and open spaces. We have a downtown skatepark, a 4-diamond illuminated ball facility, and a versatile soccer park featuring two full-size lit pitches, one full-size unlit pitch, and a half-size unlit pitch.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and make a positive impact on our community. As Director of Recreation, you will be responsible for providing vision and leadership to business operations, financial management, and the development of short and long-term recreation and sport strategies.

**Responsibilities**

  • Lead Departmental staff and direct, plan, manage, and oversee the operations of the Recreation department, including programs, facilities, and administration.
  • Liaise with committees, advisory boards, and organizations on related recreation issues and projects.
  • Provide advice and recommendations to Council on policies, projects, and operational analysis that guide the development and renewal of existing and future indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.

**Requirements**

  • Post-secondary degree from an accredited university or college in Recreation or Leisure studies, Public Administration, or Business Administration, or equivalent.
  • At least seven (7) years of progressive, related experience leading, managing, and operating medium to large-scale recreation, multi-use, and outdoor facilities, preferably in a unionized municipal setting.
  • Ability to act strategically, make decisions, and provide direction on complex and emerging issues.
  • Knowledge and experience in the principles of public administration, including developing and monitoring strategic plans, business plans, financial management, budgeting, purchasing, records management, and performance measures.
  • Extensive leadership experience overseeing teams in a unionized environment; proven people leadership skills to develop and mentor the team while instilling a service excellence mindset.
  • Experience with modern-day community-focused and service-minded processes and approaches related to recreation and community services.

**What We Offer**

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a reasonable cost of housing. You will also have access to healthcare, education, recreation, and cultural activities in a vibrant setting with nearby waterfront amenities.

**Apply Today**

To explore this opportunity, please contact Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4 or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1. All applications will be held in strict confidence.

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