Posted 5 days ago
Supervisor of Indoor Recreation Programs
@ Strathcona County
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Overview
Strathcona County is hiring a Supervisor of Indoor Recreation Programs on a temporary full-time basis for up to 12 months, starting January 2027. The role leads a recreation program team across aquatics, sport, leisure, inclusion, education, play and wellness, managing budgets, registration and program evaluation across multiple facilities. The posting lists a satisfactory criminal record check and an Alberta Class 5 licence with a clean abstract as conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise the indoor recreation program team
- Coordinate registration, marketing and program preparedness
- Develop programs and assess community needs
- Manage operating budgets and cost-recovery strategies
- Collect and analyze program data and evaluations
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in recreation or business
- Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
- Standard First Aid with CPR-HCP and WHMIS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; IntelliGenz an asset
- Strong communication and change management skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, CPR-HCP, Alberta Class 5 driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Recreation Administration, Business |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness, Paid training |
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Strathcona County
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Named one of Alberta's Top Employers 2026 and Canada’s Best Employers 2026 by Forbes.com, we offer impactful careers.
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Strathcona County employees strive for excellence in delivering quality of life to our residents to support our vision of becoming Canada’s most livable community. Employees play a pivotal role in delivering essential services, managing programs, and overseeing facilities to support a thriving community of over 100,000 residents. If you're dedicated to public service, enjoy collaborative work environments, and value continuous learning and growth, consider joining our team of over 2,000 dedicated professionals. You can make a difference by supporting a growing and diverse community! Strathcona County has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers 2026 by Forbes.com and one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers 2026. We provide competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health spending account, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and more. Strathcona County is committed to working collaboratively, efficiently and effectively to provide quality service delivery to citizens, business and industry alike. Our corporate values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness and cooperation define our culture and guide our daily work. If you're dedicated to public service, enjoy collaborative work environments and value continuous learning and growth, consider joining our team! Apply today at www.strathcona.ca/careers
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- Reported office locations
- 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 3W7, CA
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- Strathcona County
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- Local government
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- Emergency Services
- Community Services
- Strategic Services
- Facility Services
- Utilities
- Transportation
- Transit
- Community Planning
- Recreation
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- Business Excellence
- Community Peace Officer
- and Economic Development
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Strathcona County employees strive for excellence in delivering quality of life to our residents to support our vision of becoming Canada’s most livable community. Employees play a pivotal role in delivering essential services, managing programs, and overseeing facilities to support a thriving community of over 100,000 residents. If you're dedicated to public service, enjoy collaborative work environments, and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Sherwood Park, Alberta |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Specialties | Local governmentPublic ServiceCivicFirefighterEmergency ServicesCommunity ServicesStrategic ServicesFacility ServicesUtilitiesTransportation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Are you passionate about indoor recreation? Do you have a knack for leadership and a love for community engagement? Strathcona County is seeking a dynamic Supervisor for Indoor Recreation Programs to oversee a diverse range of programs including aquatics, sport and leisure, inclusion, education, play and wellness. This role is pivotal in managing and leading our indoor recreation program team to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our community.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for recreation, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and make a positive impact on our community.
This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 12 months
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and lead a talented team focused on delivering high-quality programs, leading the team through change management and conduct crucial conversations when required
- Supervise, guide and support the recreation program team to program activities in our indoor recreation facilities
- Provide clear communication to support positive guest services related to registration processes and program preparedness
- Liaise with business systems and marketing for proper representation in online and print materials
- Assist with program development including networking, conducting research and assessing community needs
- Ensure recreation programs address service gaps, promote accessibility and inclusivity, and support the outcomes of the Recreation and Culture Strategy and departmental business plan.
- Collaborate with other facility and program supervisors to optimize space utilization and meet community needs
- Coordinate systems, procedures, and processes in support of the planning and implementation of indoor recreation programs across multiple facilities
- Support course and class management and enrolment in program registration software
- Collect and analyze program data and programs evaluations to develop attraction and retention plans
- Understand utilization gaps and work collaboratively on effective use of space while meeting community need
- Collaborate with the Branch Accountant to manage operating budgets, maximize revenue opportunities, and implement cost-recovery strategies
Qualifications and Skills:
- Post-secondary Degree in Recreation Administration, Business, or related discipline with 2 years of related experience; or post-secondary Diploma with 4 years of related experience
- Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory capacity
- Current Standard First AID with CPR-HCP, and WHIMIS is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with IntelliGenz software is an asset
- OH&S Supervisory courses are assets
- Strong interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience and knowledge in change management
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Flexibility to work irregular hours to provide supervisory support during peak times
Conditions of Employment:
- Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
We look forward to welcoming the successful incumbent with a start date of January 2027.
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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