Supervisor, Recreation Facilities - Kingston, Canada - City of Kingston
Description
Opening Statement
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land.
Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.
Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.
Position Summary
The Supervisor, Recreation Facilities is responsible for the supervision and operation of the City's multiple recreation facilities including arenas, marinas, aquatics, and community facilities.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and implements standards and systems for recreation facilities, with a focus on the City of Kingston Arenas, to optimize cleanliness and ensure facility is maintained to a high standard.
Implements preventative maintenance programs for recreation facility specific systems (arena ice plants, pool mechanical systems, recreation play surfaces, dock infrastructure, sports fields) to improve reliability and life of equipment and infrastructure, ensure consistent costs, reduce health and safety risks, unexpected equipment failure and downtime.
Provide supervision to staff in a manner that motivates, guides and directs employees to the realization of departmental goals and objectives.
Promote and support a culture of health, safety, well-being and respect. Communicate and inform staff of changes in legalisation and internal policy/practices and address concerns. Ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with OH&SA and the City of Kingston policies and procedures.
Participates in the budgeting process, make recommendations regarding operational and capital budgets. Responsible for monitoring and managing schedules, and expenditures to ensure that budgets are adhered to.
Develops and oversees audits of assigned duties and monitors record keeping ensuring compliance with legislation and City policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Competencies
Degree or Diploma in facilities management or recreation leadership or a related field.
3 years supervisory experience in recreation facilities.
Basic Refrigeration
Certified Pool Operator (would be considered an asset)
Certified Ice Technician (would be considered an asset)
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and effective problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize work in a demanding environment.
Experience developing work plans and schedules.
Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment.
Knowledge of recreation facility operations and current industry standards.
Demonstrated conflict management skills and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
Ability to research, analyze, and formulate solutions to complex issues.
Experience creating and monitoring budgets.
Valid class "G" driver's license.
Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector.
Closing Statement
Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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