Coordinator, Recreation Program Services

Job ID: 3034 

Openings: 1 

Jurisdiction: Civic Middle Management 

Division: City Planning & Community Services 

Department: Recreation & Cultural Services 

Branch: Community & Recreation Programs 

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA 

Type of Posting: Internal & External

 Employment Type: Permanent

Hourly Salary: $45.82 - $57.32 

Annual Salary: $87,361.00 - $109,287.00 

Date Posted: August 12, 2025

Closing Date: September 2, 2025

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples. 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

NATURE OF WORK:

This position is responsible for the provision, operation, coordination, planning and effective usage of the three City owned major leisure centres; as well as the provision and development of the City of Regina’s outdoor pool program and sport and recreation programs. The position supervises the major leisure centres and recreation program staff and reports to the Manager, Community & Recreation Programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, directs, supervises and coordinates the City of Regina’s major leisure centres and outdoor pool facilities.
• Plans, directs, supervises and coordinates the provision and development of the sport/recreation programs that are provided at the assigned facilities.
• Provides input and expertise and contributes to the development, operation and/or maintenance of assigned facilities.
• Develops and implements strategies to maximize facility, special event, and program participation and revenue through the development and delivery of programs and services. Assists with promotional and communication efforts for the programs and services at the assigned facilities to maximize participation and revenue.  
• Develops on-going partnerships with community-based sport, recreation, and healthy lifestyle organizations for the delivery of programs and services to the public.
• Identifies and coordinates the development and implementations of and policies, procedures and practices for the development, delivery and operations of assigned facilities, programs and services.
• Formulates short and long-term service delivery plans, processes and performance indicators and measures; monitors effectiveness and efficiency and recommends improvements to related assigned facilities, programs and services.
• Develops and maintains productive partnerships with community-based sport and recreation organizations related to the provision, operation and utilization of assigned facilities, programs and services.
• Facilitates external groups, who have partnered with the City, to complete project plans or deliver community events.
• Facilitates, negotiates, develops and manages partnerships and agreements related to facility, program and service development, operation and enhancement.
• Leads and provides support services to special events at assigned facilities which includes managing various internal and external stakeholders to deliver major sport and recreation events.
• Ensures community and special events are delivered in accordance with policy and in alignment with City philosophy.
• Prepares related operating and capital budgets, approves requisitions, expenditures and other transactions within the limits of authority; monitors operating and capital expenditure and revenue budgets and makes recommendations to maximize efficiency, and assists in preparing capital budget submissions and assists in implementing approved projects.
• Manages all human resources related activities including recruitment and selection; leadership, coaching and development; performance management; and labour relations issues for direct reports. Ensures a positive, healthy, respectful, and inclusive work environment aligned with the City’s Vision and Contemporary Workplace Strategy.
• Participates as a member of the Community & Recreation Programs Branch management team and contributes to policy development, strategic direction setting and business planning.
• Ensures implementation and adherence to approved civic policies and practices related to the safe, effective and cost-effective aspects of the assigned work operation.
• Prepares a variety of statistical, management and committee reports and makes verbal and written submissions and presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
• Provides customer service and responds to the needs of the public regarding issues relating to the assigned facilities and all sport and recreation programs and services.
• Manages inquiry, complaint and input processes for the public, stakeholders, partners and elected officials in a manner that is consistent with corporate customer service and engagement standards related to assigned facilities, programs and services.
• Provides support to staff to ensure facility operation adheres to policy and is aligned with City philosophy and guiding documents
• Manages assigned special projects
• Performs other related duties as required
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Considerably knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of municipal sport and recreation service delivery and facilitation of community involvement, with particular knowledge specific to sport and recreation facility standards, sport competition standards, program standards, trends and program delivery.
• Ability to apply strategic and conceptual thinking to a variety of issues and situations.
• Knowledge of strategic short- and long-term planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of public participation processes, group dynamics and facilitation, and team building.
• Ability to negotiate agreements and develop partnerships through problem solving, stakeholder involvement, collaboration, effective facilitation and consultation.
• Ability to express ideas, requirements and problems effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to be accountable for personal performance, the performance of staff, and be an active and effective team member.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships and partnerships with staff, supervisor, elected officials, external agencies and the public.
• Ability to provide direction, leadership and guidance to staff ensuring assigned functions and tasks are completed in accordance with division guidelines and policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain a network of positive and productive relationships with volunteers, local businesses, community group and general public.
• Ability to analyze data, situations and problems, document findings, draw conclusions and recommend required changes and additional research requirements
• Demonstrated skill in budgeting, management reporting and time management.
• Ability to work with a high degree of initiative, independence and creativity to coordinate strategy and initiatives supporting the sport and recreation program operations.
• Ability to translate program and services needs into facility requirements.
• Ability to use various computer software programs.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of a University degree in Recreation Administration or Business Administration with courses in recreation, facility and program management coupled, with a minimum of five to eight (5-8) years related experience. 
  
  

WORKING / OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Must have the means and ability to travel within the City of Regina and work flexible hours.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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