Job Description

The Manager, Sport Facilities and Active Living is responsible for the day-to-day operation and administration of the Healthy Living Centre. This role contributes to long-term recreation programming, maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders while fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all who use the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Manager, Sport Facilities and Active Living, is responsible for managing programming, facility usage, and fostering positive client relationships. This role coordinates the rental of facility spaces, including outdoor areas and parking, managing vendor contracts, and assists with operational needs for facility and campus recreation clubs including ensuring all third-party groups meet insurance and waiver obligations. The position is responsible for recruiting, developing and leading a team of full- and part-time staff. Additionally, the Manager, Sport Facilities and Active Living coordinates the maintenance of fitness equipment and works closely with Physical Plant for facility upkeep. It supports and collaborates on the development and delivery of safe sport initiatives. Budget development and management are required of the Manager, along with other relevant duties as appropriate.

Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must possess a two- to three-year diploma in a relevant field such as leisure studies, recreation programming or facilities management with at least three (3) years' related experience in a similar role. A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.



The ideal candidate will bring experience in coordinating facility operations, recreational programming, and fostering positive community relationships, along with a solid understanding of health and safety standards to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for faculty, staff, and the public. They will also demonstrate strong leadership in managing unionized teams, particularly in settings where staffing needs may shift, while maintaining high standards of client service and operational efficiency. Experience with interpreting, managing and developing budgets is required. Being organized and detail-oriented is important to manage the many facets of this position. Clear, effective and professional communication skills are vital as this position interacts with a wide range of stakeholders.

Salary:

Managers & Professional Officers MPO -V, $90,739.00 - $114,815.00

To Apply:

If your qualifications, skills and work experience align with this position, we welcome you to apply by submitting

one PDF file

that includes your cover letter, indicating how your qualifications and experience make you a suitable candidate, your resume, and citizenship status.



Please submit applications electronically in one file by 4:30 p.m.

August 22, 2025

to:



hrapplications@brandonu.ca



with the subject line:

2025 - Manager, Sport Facilities and Active Living

Please Note:

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check and the successful candidate will be responsible for fees incurred.



Candidates may be required to complete a technical skills assessment.

Additionally, the work schedule may occasionally include evening and weekend hours, depending on operational needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide three (3) work-related references at the time of the interview.





Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.


We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.