QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a 2-year college diploma in Recreation and Leisure, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or equivalent work experience in the industry. Experience working in the education industry, therapeutic recreation and/or health care setting would also be considered.
• A Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Proven experience in a related field of work, municipal recreation, therapeutic recreation, education, health care, private or not for profit sports or recreation agencies.
• Certifications in exercise prescription/personal training from a recognized certifying organization is required (CSEP, CPTN, CanFitPro, YMCA, ECA, ECSM). Greater qualifications may apply.
• Certification in group exercise and fitness assessments is considered an asset.
• Maintenance of certification(s) and in good standing through applicable professional development requirements.
• Experience in Fitness Centre Management
• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.
• Valid certification in Standard First Aid and CPR C/AED.
• HIGH FIVE certification: Principles of Healthy Child Development, Quest 2, Principles of Healthy Child Development Trainer.
• Understanding of municipal practices and budgeting processes.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of Xplor software would be considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of legislation as it relates to the position including Health and Safety, Child Protection Act etc.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends.
• Please note that successful candidates, who are new hires and/or who have not performed in this position previously will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check, with vulnerable sector screening, dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment.

• Works in coordination with the Recreation Assistant where applicable, ensuring comprehensive year-round programming for all ages/interests within their facility.
• Works as a member of the Program Leadership team, ensuring an effective level of consistent high-quality services, including development, implementation, supervision, evaluation and administration in the areas of general programs for all ages, fitness, sports, camps and seniors.
• Responsible for the maintenance operation of the fitness facility including tracking of repairs and capital infrastructure program; hiring of contractors to complete equipment repair, purchasing of supplies and equipment and overseeing administration of maintenance contracts.
• Responsible for production, distribution and submission of contracts, TD1 forms, staff correspondence, application forms, uniform requests and change of status.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required.
• Supervision of all part-time programming staff and volunteers including recruitment and selection, scheduling, compensation, performance evaluation, and training.
• Research market trends and conditions and evaluate community needs to ensure maximization of program and facility usage and revenue and meet the needs of the diverse and changing community.
• Program integration and support required of special needs participants and one on one support.
• Administers and monitors HIGH FIVE standards for all children’s programs in consultation with the Recreation Coordinator and Program Supervisor.
• Ensuring that Health, Safety and duty of care legislation/protocols are met for all participants, staff and volunteers.
• Preparation of initial invoices for accounts receivable and forwards all invoicing to finance department.
• Provides program content and information to aid in the promotion of programs through marketing and web content.
• Responsible for Program input into Xplor system.
• Promotes effective customer service initiatives, and promotions. Provides program and service updates to customer service representatives on a regular basis to ensure accurate and current communication.
• Acts as liaison to community groups and organizations and foster partnerships to increase facility utilization.
• Prepares and submits weekly payroll.
• Use of CIS and FMW systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.