Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Director of Community Services, the Recreation Manager develops, implements, and maintains fitness and recreational programs for the Musqueam community. The Manager currently manages two regular staff, casual employees and more than 10 student employees during the summer months. This is a term position for one year.
Roles & Responsibilities Plans coordinates, organizes, develops recreational, athletic, fitness or sports activities, often in collaboration with other departments
Provides lifestyle awareness information
Leads groups and individuals in recreational or leisure activities. Assists with cultural activities held at the Musqueam Community Center
Assembles supplies and sports or game equipment. Instructs users in the proper use of various fitness or sports equipment
Monitors recreational or sports activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
Prepares and distributes flyers and brochures for recreational activities
Schedules leagues and tournaments and enforce rules and policies of recreation programs
Hires, trains and supervises scheduling and evaluating permanent employee performance and summer staff
Hires, trains, and supervises casual staff as needed and maintains hiring records accordingly
Works with Public Works and Facilities to maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; distribute supplies and equipment; assist with ordering supplies and equipment for recreation programs
Prepares and maintains an annual departmental budget. Monitors expenditures and payroll in accordance with policies and procedures and budgets.



Locates and successfully obtains outside sources of funding
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Band members, colleagues and outside agencies
Keeps up to date on knowledge and trends of Recreation Programs that benefit members
Monitors recreation and fitness areas of the Musqueam Community Centre and ensures proper supervision of building by other regular and casual staff
Assists with the development and implementation of Policy and procedure
Develops and monitors implementation of procedures
Other related duties as required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skill and knowledge usually attained by successful completion of Secondary School, with a college certificate in Recreation or Physical Education; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
A minimum of two years’ management experience and/or a combination of Recreation program design and delivery
Knowledge of fitness equipment and how it works
Knowledge and experience of similar program delivery in the context of Musqueam or First Nations culture and history
Knowledge of budget preparation and alternate sources of funding; skills in locating sources for outside funding,



preparation of funding proposals, and acquiring the funds
Skill and knowledge in developing and presenting program progress reports
Ability to prepare and administer budget, maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals
Skill in locating sources outside funding, preparation of funding proposals, and acquiring the funds
Skill and knowledge in development and presentation of program progress reports.
Ability to use tact and good judgement in dealing with sensitive and complex issues
Valid BC Driver’s License and the provision of a licensed vehicle for work purposes
Criminal Records Check
Working Conditions The work is performed in an office environment as well as outdoors
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Participation in recreation activities
Why work for Musqueam? Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band. Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.
Competitive salary
Training and career development
Business casual setting
Community fitness and gym access
Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.

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📌 Recreation Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 Musqueam Indian Band
📍 British Columbia