Purpose: Reporting to the Associate Director, Recreation and Active Living, the role provides managerial, strategic and operational leadership for active living, fitness, aquatics, youth and community-based programs and services that promote health, well-being and lifelong physical activity.

The role is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of a broad portfolio that includes fitness centre operations, group fitness programs, aquatics programs and services, instructional and certification courses, youth camps and programs, facility rentals and community-based recreation initiatives.

The role also supports the delivery of high-performance youth camps and clinics and advances participation, engagement and community wellness objectives through innovative and accessible programming.

Education: -Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline such as Kinesiology, Education, etc.

Experience: - 2 years management or supervisory experience.

Skills: Knowledge - Knowledge of recreation administration, active living, fitness, aquatics, youth programming, camps, certifications and community recreation programming. - Knowledge of industry standards, risk management practices and legislation applicable to recreation, aquatics, camps, youth programs and fitness operations. - Knowledge of principles and practices related to leadership,



employee relations, performance management and workforce planning. - Knowledge of budgeting principles, financial planning, revenue generation, cost recovery models and resource stewardship. - Knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility principles as they relate to recreation programming and service delivery. - Knowledge of health promotion, physical activity, wellbeing and participant development principles. - Knowledge of applicable university policies, procedures, collective agreements and governance - Effective leadership, coaching and employee development skills. - Effective planning, organizational and project management skills. - Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills. - Effective relationship-building and partnership-development skills. - Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. - Ability to interpret data and assessment results to support strategic planning and program improvement. - Effective conflict resolution, negotiation and issue-management skills. - Effective budget planning, resource management and financial analysis skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational workplace. - Effective change management and continuous improvement skills.

📌 Manager, Active Living and Community Programs (Ontario)
🏢 York University
📍 Ontario