Recreation manager Jobs

Manager, Recreation and Community Engagement
City of Kawartha Lakes —Lindsay, ON
- $128,232–$150,013 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Business
10d
Lifestyle and Programs Manager
Confidential —Niagara Falls, ON
- From $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Psychology
- Organizational skills
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Manager, Recreation Services
City of Belleville —Belleville, ON
- $134,127.06–$159,675.26 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
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9d
Manager of Recreation & Community Operations
The Corporation of the Municipality of Grey Highla —Markdale, ON
- $102,394.50–$119,769.00 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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9d
Therapeutic Recreation Manager
Nanaimo Seniors Village —Nanaimo, BC
- $65,000–$69,000 a year
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- English
- Microsoft Office
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Assistant Program Manager (Child and Youth Care Worker)
Shift Human Services Consulting —Prince George, BC
- $31.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Administrative experience
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Program Manager, Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services —Parksville, BC
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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12d
Supervisor Recreation Centre
Evolution Mining —Red Lake, ON
- $75,000–$84,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Portfolio Manager, Eastern Canada Female Hockey
Play Hockey —Brantford, ON
- $50,000–$55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Program Manager
Blossom Group —Minesing, ON
- $68,000–$77,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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12d
CSJ Recreation Program Leader
YMCA BC —Hudson's Hope, BC
- $23.14 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Summer Day Camp Leader/ Life Guard
Thrive Kids Canada —Kelowna, BC
- $20–$22 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Vision care
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CSJ Recreation Program Leader
YMCA BC —Tumbler Ridge, BC
- $23.14 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Recreation Venue Assistant Manager
BATL Axe Throwing —Ottawa, ON
- From $19.60 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
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Summer Day Camp Leader - Kelowna
Thrive Kids Canada —Kelowna, BC
- $18–$20 an hour
- Temporary
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
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Full-time Recreation Manager (PV3447)
ProVita Care Management —Nanaimo, BC
- $77,800 a year
- Immediate opening
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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4d
Activities Manager
Seasons Retirement Communities LP —Vancouver, BC
- $60,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
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4d
Program Manager - Community & Social Services - $69,160-$76,440/yr in Kelowna, BC!
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society —Vancouver, BC
- $69,160–$76,440 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Budgeting
- Social Work
Program Manager - Community & Social Services
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society —Kelowna, BC
- $69,160–$76,440 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Budgeting
- Social Work
Camp Manager - West Red Lake Gold Project
Dexterra —Madsen, ON
- From $335 a day
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
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Manager, Recreation and Community Engagement

City of Kawartha Lakes -
Lindsay, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$128,232–$150,013 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Post-secondary education
Microsoft Office
Public Administration
Business planning
Business
Leadership

Full job description

Job Brief

This position provides strategic and operational leadership for municipal recreation, aquatics, wellness, community engagement, customer experience, facility booking, and departmental funding programs.

Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

Union:

NON-UNION

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

10/07/2026

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

Wage $128,232 - $150,013 salary annually (2026)

Reports To Director, Community Services

Department Community Services

Location City of Kawartha Lakes

Hours Full-time is 37.5 hours per week

Other Combination of general office environment and occasional off-site travel. Attend meetings, conferences and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours.

Job Description

Lead the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of municipal recreation, aquatics, wellness, community engagement, partnership and customer experience services to ensure programs are responsive to community needs, aligned with municipal priorities, and support healthy, inclusive and connected communities
Provide leadership and oversight for recreation operations, customer service functions, facility booking services, departmental funding programs and related staff teams, including the development of service plans, operational processes, policies, procedures and standards to support effective, consistent and high-quality public service delivery
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, user groups, agencies, businesses, volunteers, Council, internal departments and other stakeholders to enhance recreation opportunities, community participation and shared service outcomes
Develop, administer and monitor divisional operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, financial analysis, procurement, grant opportunities, reporting and funding program administration to support responsible resource management, operational sustainability and community investment priorities
Lead the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of municipal recreation, aquatics, wellness, community engagement, partnership and customer experience services to ensure programs are responsive to community needs, aligned with municipal priorities, and support healthy, inclusive and connected communities
Provide leadership and oversight for recreation operations, customer service functions, facility booking services, departmental funding programs and related staff teams, including the development of service plans, operational processes, policies, procedures and standards to support effective, consistent and high-quality public service delivery
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, user groups, agencies, businesses, volunteers, Council, internal departments and other stakeholders to enhance recreation opportunities, community participation and shared service outcomes
Develop, administer and monitor divisional operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, financial analysis, procurement, grant opportunities, reporting and funding program administration to support responsible resource management, operational sustainability and community investment priorities
Monitor recreation trends, participation levels, customer feedback, legislative requirements and emerging industry practices to identify opportunities for service improvement, innovation, operational efficiency and continued alignment with municipal and industry best practices
As a member of the leadership team:
Develop directives, standards, work plans for self and team members, and measurements in area of responsibility, in order to Deliver the defined goals and priorities
Develop and administer methodologies and procedures and allocate resources to achieve strategic objectives, provide oversight of the delivery of organizational business processes and internal audits as well as internal communications
Complete continuous research and analysis of industry trends in order to remain knowledgeable within the applicable areas of responsibility
Demonstrate leadership in supporting team members, providing feedback and/or corrective action as needed
Estimate budget requirements, making recommendations to inform current and future expenditures
Procure services and goods related to areas of responsibility, including the authorization of time off requests, time worked and overtime costs
Manage stakeholder interactions in the supply and receipt information and analysis and resolution of issues
Manage customer service concerns, investigating, problem solving and responding as appropriate
Administer public relations activities on behalf of the department, identifying and communicating with all necessary audiences
Prepare comprehensive statistical reports to support department reporting requirements and decision making
Ensure collaborative partnerships are formed and maintained inside of the organization
Create and maintain a cohesive team environment to support staff to achieve objectives
Responsible for the hiring, onboarding, performance management and supervision of staff in a unionized environment, in consultation with People Services
Administer the terms of the applicable Collective Agreements, in collaboration with People Services; act as a supervisor under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

Post-secondary degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field

Minimum seven (7) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment

Demonstrated experience overseeing recreation programming, aquatics, wellness services, customer experience operations, facility bookings and community engagement initiatives

Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, user groups, agencies and stakeholders

Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards related to municipal recreation services, accessibility, health and safety, risk management and public sector service delivery

Demonstrated leadership and management skills at a level to ensure successful program and employee performance outcomes and management

Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial budget and business planning processes
Possess and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and personal attributes as described in the key performance competencies outlined below
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications, audio/video conferencing, the internet and any other related software

Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipality or at other sites within Ontario
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required

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