People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

This position serves as the main point of contact for sport organizations booking outdoor facilities, arenas, and community use of schools, managing scheduling, permits, and operational coordination while optimizing resources. The Sport Development Coordinator also supports the administration and implementation of the City of Cambridge’s Allocation Policy and Sport Strategy, including developing programs, services, and events, and overseeing community development through outreach, research and partnerships.

What you will be doing

Coordination and Administration:

- - Responsible for the allocation, coordination and scheduling of outdoor recreation facilities and arenas.
- Act as a resource to community sports organizations and facility users for the delivery of their programs, tournaments, events, and services.
- Provide liaison services with sporting organizations to determine current and future needs including allocation requirements and plan of sport recreation facilities. Attend annual meetings with season permit holders.
- Collaborate with department staff, Municipal Departments, Boards of Education, community organizations, all levels of government to ensure a coordinated approach to community sport and development services.
- Assist in coordinating agreements and community projects.
- Respond to operational requests and coordinate with appropriate facility supervisors (e.g. arenas, parks), to ensure effective management and resolution of facility-related issues.
- Perform administrative tasks and comply with all City policies and procedures in collaboration with City staff to maximize continuity and efficiency, including tournament/event management, facility bookings, program registration, and data collection.
- Coordinate and administer sport agreements, including leases, management, and service provider contracts, in collaboration with the Supervisors of Sport Development and Bookings.
- Handle approvals and ensure compliance with requirements for tournaments organized by community sports organizations.

Sport Development & Programming





- - Work closely with sports organizations as well as provincial and national sporting agencies to ensure the evolving needs of the organizations are being understood and considered.
- Strategically contribute, build, evaluate, implement, and ensure the sustainability of the City’s sport strategy. -Develop implement and manage sport programs and services that align with the sport strategy and meet community needs, while identifying and evaluating opportunities for community development and partnerships.
- Network, build and cultivate relationships and partnerships with local sport organizations, agencies, and regional groups that serve the community.
- Facilitate action with community groups to build organizational capacity and sustainability through a team-oriented approach in areas such as funding, marketing, outreach, volunteer development, and governance. Work closely with community sport organizations to support their growth and effectiveness.
- Identify, assist and secure grants to support recreational and competitive sport development.

Business Planning and Communications:

- - Administer and monitor approved operating budgets for sport development initiatives.
- Develop and update policies, procedures, communications, performance measures, best practices, and training resources for relevant programs and services.
- Facilitate, support and engage with stakeholders for the development of new programs and services through consultation and analysis of trends, research and community needs.
- Provide detailed reporting and analysis of financial outcomes, program successes and areas for improvement.
- Share information on initiatives, program development, and performance measures within the department and across professional networks.

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Recreation & Leisure, Sports Administration/Management, Community Development or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Sport Administration, Volunteer Management, and working with Community Groups.





- Experience with ActiveNet or other registration software and Volunteer Management software.

We are looking for these certificates

High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position. Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications. Valid G driver's license. Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour High Five-PHCD Certificate & Standard First Aid, CPR C AED Certificate

Your compensation

This position is within Grade 8 of the inside workers union Salary Schedule and has an annual salary range of $77,605 to $82,501.

Comprehensive benefits package included.

Enrolment in Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

Hours of work

The current hours of work are in accordance with the Inside Worker’s Collective Agreement and may be scheduled between Monday to Sunday, seven (7) hours per day, thirty-five (35) hours per week, from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm as established per the Collective Agreement.

Advertisement expiration date

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on October 6, 2026.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.

📌 Recreation Coordinator - Sport (Cambridge)
🏢 City of Cambridge
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