Summer Recreation Manager - Kentville, Canada - KENTVILLE

KENTVILLE

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Kentville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Parks & Recreation Summer Staff Positions 2023
Summer Recreation Manager

The Kentville Parks and Recreation Department provides top quality recreational programs and
services for Kentville and area residents, and is looking for adventurous, enthusiastic employees
to help us keep our commitment to the community. If you are an energetic, self-motivated, and
summer recreation team in Kentville

Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion:
The Town of Kentville recently adopted our first Accessibility Action Plan, a testament to our
commitment to developing and supporting a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment
for all staff and community members. We encourage applicants from equity deserving
inclusion (EDI) as part of this framework and are committed to continuing our education and
awareness as an organization. If you have questions on how we can ensure a safe place of
employment, or how the hiring process can accommodate your needs, we invite you to reach out
and contact us.

Why work with us?
Being a part of the Kentville parks and recreation team means you will be working in a dedicated,
positive, and supportive environment. Our department is known for its high standard of service,
its dedication to innovation, and its commitment to serving all members of our community. We do
this because we value our people and we're passionate about what we do. Really passionate.
Our department has an environment that offers support and encouragement: we want you to be
successful at what you do Accountability and fun are the foundations of our workplace culture.

Training and Personal Development:

development opportunities that will take place leading up to the start of the summer season and
throughout the summer months. We are committed to offering you more than "just a job" but
rather an opportunity to grow as an individual, try new things, ask lots of questions, explore your
talents, and challenge yourself, all while being surrounded by people who believe in you

Your Opportunity
(1) position:

Summer Recreation Manager (1 position available)
Reporting to the Director of Parks and Recreation and working very closely with the Kentville
Parks and Recreation team, this position will oversee the daily operations of summer
opportunities in Kentville. This includes youth programs, pool programs and services, community
programs and events. The Summer Recreation Manager will supervise summer staff, manage
registration and scheduling, and plan and assist with community events. This is your chance to
make summer for the Kentville community the best one yet

Working as part of a team you will also be asked to attend weekly department meetings and
other meetings as required, attend professional development opportunities, and support the daily
operations of the Parks and Recreation Department. This opportunity will provide you with a look
behind the scenes of what it takes to work in the field of community recreation and be exposed

to the sector at the local, regional, and provincial levels. This position is right for you if you are
hardworking, dedicated to positive impact, detail oriented, great with people, a team leader, and
believe everyone has the right to play.

We are looking for someone who is:
Enrolled in a recognized University or Community College in a recognized Recreation
Management or Community Development program, with administration and programming
experience (applicants with equivalent training & experience will also be considered);
Enthusiastic, organized, and a motivated self-starter;
A creative problem solver and able to adapt quickly;
Proficient with word and excel;
A passionate believer and implementer of inclusive practices;
Willing to learn and be a part of a dynamic team;
Aware of your own privilege and how you are using it to help others;
Knowledgeable about the principles of community development and leisure education;
Passionate about delivering thoughtful and impactful recreation programs;
Willing to have fun and create playful opportunities;
Flexible and available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Experienced working with and managing a team, and or being placed in a position of

leadership.

This position will run from May 15th until August 30th. Pending budget approval compensation for
this 15.5 week contract is $20/hr based on approximately 35 hours/week, with some evenings
and weekends as required.

To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover-letter outlining your work and volunteer experience.
Don't forget to highlight times where you have worked to pull a team together towards a shared
goal, why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills you have that you love sharing and
why we should pick you. We read a lot of resumes, so be creative

be accepted until 4:00pm on February 20th, 2023.
Resumes, cover letters and three references
in person, leave your parents/caretakers in the car, it's YOU we want to meet

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