Job Description

Join Us as a Community Recreation Coordinator!

This dynamic role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building community through recreation, wellness, and events. You'll be responsible for planning and delivering engaging programs in our parks and facilities, fostering partnerships, facility bookings, managing volunteers, and supporting inclusive community involvement.

This is a temporary position to cover a parental leave, expected to be approximately 12 months in duration, but may be extended up to 18 months, depending on the employee's return date.

What Will You Do?

Plan and deliver inclusive recreation programs, wellness classes, and community events. Coordinate facility bookings and manage program registrations. Develop sponsorship strategies. Supervise seasonal staff and volunteers. Build partnerships with local organizations and support community-led events. Promote events through municipal communications and social media. Ensure programs meet safety standards and align with community needs.

Work Schedule

The typical work week is 35 hours, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends Work will take place at various parks and municipal facilities throughout Bluewater.

What You Will Bring

Post-secondary education in recreation, leisure, marketing, facility management, or a related field considered an asset. At least 2 years of experience in recreation programming. Strong leadership, communication, public relations and organizational skills. Experience working with volunteers and community partners. Knowledge of recreation software (e.g., ActiveNet), Microsoft Office, and social media promotion. A valid Class G Driver's Licence with drivers abstract. Current First Aid & CPR certification. A Vulnerable Sector Check.

Compensation

$31.15 - $38.93 per hour, optional enrollment in OMERS pension plan

Apply By:

Submit your resume by 4:00pm on Friday, October 10, 2025

Submit Your Resume To:

Maggie Off, Manager of Facilities, Recreation & Parks facilities@municipalityofbluewater.ca

Visit http://www.municipalityofbluewater.ca/municipal-office/careers/ to view .

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an external job posting No Canadian experience is required to apply No AI or automated systems are used in screening applicants
The Municipality of Bluewater is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know your needs in advance.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used solely for the purpose of assessing eligibility for employment with the municipality.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $31.15-$38.93 per hour

Work Location: In person