Recreation Manager

Reports to: General Manager

Direct reports: Recreation aides, activity staff and volunteers as assigned

Position Summary

Leads meaningful recreation and life enrichment programming that supports resident well-being, choice, community connection and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Programming and resident engagement

 Design and deliver a varied monthly calendar of physical, social, cognitive, creative and cultural activities suited to resident interests and abilities.

 Provide accessible options for independent living and residents requiring additional support; coordinate with Reflections/Memory Care leadership where applicable.

 Gather resident feedback and adapt activities to participation, satisfaction and individual preferences.

 Coordinate outings, entertainment, celebrations and family/community events with appropriate supervision and safety planning.

Team and daily execution

 Build daily and weekly staff routines, assign program coverage, maintain calendars and prepare materials and spaces.

 Recruit, orient, supervise and coach recreation staff and volunteers; maintain required records and training.

 Coordinate transportation, supplies, vendors and external facilitators within approved limits.

Budget and reporting

 Manage the approved recreation budget, purchasing, invoices and event costs.

 Track program attendance, resident feedback, volunteer involvement and planned versus delivered activities.

 Share activity schedules and program highlights with residents, families, Marketing and other departments.





Safety and collaboration

 Complete activity risk assessments and follow emergency, infection prevention and resident privacy requirements.

 Collaborate with Nursing on appropriate participation and with Culinary and Maintenance on event readiness.

Qualifications and Competencies

 Education or relevant experience in recreation, gerontology, therapeutic recreation or related programming.

 Ability to plan inclusive programs, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage events and budgets.

 Robust communication, integrity, planning, problem-solving, coaching, delegation and commitment to resident dignity and inclusion.

Performance and Reporting

Resident participation and satisfaction; program delivery; activity budget performance; volunteer and event engagement; safety compliance.

Maintain accurate records and provide routine updates, exceptions and action plans to the reporting leader. Targets and reporting cadence are set by the organisation and may change with operational needs.

General Requirements

Follow applicable legislation, company policies, confidentiality requirements, occupational health and safety procedures, infection prevention practices, fire and emergency procedures, and assigned training. Report incidents and unsafe conditions promptly. Perform other reasonable duties consistent with the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Education

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
- recreation: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Recreation Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 FirstLight Home Care
📍 Ottawa