Recreation Coordinator
Dryden, ON, Canada
Full Time
Community Services
Mid Level
Permanent full time – Recreation coordinator
HR-CS-2025-38
HR-CS-2025-38
The City of Dryden is located in the heart of Northwestern Ontario and is the second-largest city in the Kenora District. Located on Wabigoon Lake, the City is enveloped by the beauty of tranquil lakes, stunning views and the boreal forest. Dryden offers something for everyone; the perfect blend of opportunities to raise a family, grow a business, build a life. It has grown the conveniences of an urban centre without losing its rural, neighbourly charm.
The Recreation Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of recreational programs, community events and activities that cater to all age groups within the community. You will work closely with local organizations, schools, and community members to develop inclusive, engaging, and accessible programs that promote physical activity, social interaction, and cultural enrichment. You will also be responsible for the overall supervision of the golf operations including tournaments, marketing, sponsorship, special events, liquor service and the pro shop and liaising with league reps.
Support compliance efforts and the smooth operation of recreation facilities to meet the aquatic, fitness, recreation, and cultural needs of the community exhibiting strong public relations, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with exceptional customer service abilities, including effective communication and collaboration with staff, user groups, and community organizations.
Desired qualifications include:
- Diploma/degree in Recreation & Leisure Administration, Kinesiology, Physical Education or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience in aquatics, fitness, golf course management and recreation programs and activities within a municipality would be considered an asset.
- Familiarity with the Canadian Life Saving Society standards, Ontario Health Regulations and other applicable regulations including but not limited to Ontario Pool Regulation 565.
- Valid National Lifeguard Service certification considered an asset.
- Valid Fitness Instructor of Personal Training Certification considered an asset.
- Must be self-directed and motivated to keep up to date on changes and trends in aquatics, fitness, golf and community recreation programming and able to move forward in an ever-changing industry.
- Strong Supervisory experience in a rec management setting.
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite applications, Canva, and recreation booking/reservation software systems preferred.
- Demonstrated customer service skills and excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Highly developed organizational, analytical, planning and time management skills and efficiency to detail.
- Clean criminal record check (at the applicant’s expense) prior to start date.
Salary range $71,281.60 to $85,529.60 based on qualifications, education and experience. The City of Dryden provides comprehensive employee health benefits and OMERS pension, for more details please click on the link provided below.
Closing date is Thursday June 12th, 2025, at 4:00pm.
Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter & resume outlining qualifications & experience through the City’s online application, which can be found at:
careers.dryden.ca
Personal Information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 or via telephone contact at (807) 223-1432.
The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources or designate.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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