Coordinator, Fieldhouse

**Variety - the Children’s Charity Ontario & Variety Village**

**Job Posting**

**Position Title**: Coordinator, Fieldhouse & Aquatics Staff (Maternity Leave Coverage)

**Reports to**: Manager, Facility & Programs

**Job Type**: Full-time, Contract - This position is to provide coverage during a maternity leave and is expected to last between 12 to 18 months.

**Hours**: 35 hours per week

**Location**: Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1N 2G2

**Salary**: Starting at **$53,000 annually**, based on qualifications and experience

**_______________________________**

**Who we are**:

- Located in southwestern Scarborough, Ontario, Variety Village is an inclusive, adaptive, and family friendly facility serving more than 30,000 individuals each year. Variety Village has had, and continues to have, a profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Through adaptive sport and recreation programming, outreach and education, Variety promotes inclusion and healthy living through adapted physical activity._

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager, Facility & Programs, the Coordinator, Fieldhouse & Aquatics Staff is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and smooth daily operations of Variety Village’s Fieldhouse & Aquatics facilities. This includes supervising staff, maintaining equipment, managing scheduling, and addressing operational issues. The Coordinator plays a key role in staff training, hiring facility staff, purchasing materials and equipment, completing administrative paperwork, and ensuring that all general operations are in place for the facility to function effectively.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Oversee staff scheduling using _When I Work_, managing shifts, staff profiles, and schedule adjustments.
- Ensure adequate staffing by addressing dropped shifts, attendance concerns, and seat coverage.
- Support staff in resolving customer service and facility issues to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive member experience.
- Provide coaching and direction to facility supervisors overseeing the field of play.
- Schedule and manage senior program instructors, including vacation and lieu time approvals.
- Assist with seasonal recruitment, including screening, interviews, and practical assessments, in collaboration with HR.
- Facilitate staff orientations and coordinate in-house certifications and training.
- Distribute uniforms and materials to support staff onboarding and understanding of expectations, procedures, and policies.
- Address staff performance and contract renewals in coordination with HR.
- Report workplace injuries and safety concerns in accordance with organizational procedures and legal requirements.
- Plan and deliver in-service training sessions with input from the Facility Manager and Program Coordinators.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure certifications are current and training needs are met.
- Conduct monthly facility inspections to ensure compliance with Health & Safety, AODA, and Plan to Protect.
- Manage facility inventory, ensuring supplies are well-stocked and equipment is maintained.
- Support on-site organizational events in coordination with Events and Communications teams.
- Respond to and de-escalate member complaints and concerns.
- Recommend and coordinate equipment purchases, repairs, or replacements.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Qualifications and Key Competencies**:

- Valid National Lifeguard - Pool, Standard First Aid with CPRC and AED.
- Airway Management and First Aid Instructor certification is an asset.
- Post-secondary education in Recreation/Leisure, Sports Administration or Physical education is an asset.
- 2-3 years' experience working in Facility Operations or Community Recreation in a supervisor role.
- Strong knowledge of disabilities, including accessibility, best practices, and demonstrated ability to adapt services and environments to support individuals with disabilities in a fitness or recreational setting.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and issues effectively.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Adaptability, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- The ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety protocols, Ontario Pool Regulations for Pools & Spas, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Fire Marshall and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS).
- We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $53,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

**Experience**:

- Facility Operations or Community Recreation Supervisory role: 2 years (preferred)

Licenc