Purpose:
The Program Manager leads the full lifecycle of both sports and recreation programs across all seasons and age groups for the Sports & Recreation Unit. This role serves as the primary liaison for Minor Sports associations, community recreation partners, and seasonal outdoor programming. The Sports & Rec Program Manager is accountable for participation, revenue, and community satisfaction across sports and recreation.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Manages Sports and Recreation Program Operations
- Develops, implements, and oversees sports and recreation programs and seasonal activities to meet community needs. Prepares and manages program budgets, including grant funding, registration revenue, and program expenditures.
- Reviews and authorizes program-related purchases and invoices in accordance with established financial procedures.
- Monitors program expenditures and identifies budget variances, providing recommendations as required.
- Manages association fee schedules, program registrations, and related financial records.
Coordinates facility and program logistics
- Works with GM to help coordinate event logistics, including setup, teardown, timing, equipment, and supplies.
- Works with the General Manager of Facilities on grounds preparation and facility conditions.
- Assists in the planning and coordination of community events, tournaments and seasonal activities.
- Oversees and coordinates community service program within the Sports and Recreation Unit.
Builds Community Partnerships and Stakeholder Relationships
- Serves as the primary liaison with Minor Sports associations, community organizations, participants, and other stakeholders.
- Responds to inquiries and communicates program information, updates, and changes to participants and the community.
- Represents the Sports and Recreation Unit at meetings, community events, and partnership initiatives.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community partners to enhance recreation opportunities.
Promotes Safe and Effective Program Delivery
- Ensures sports and recreation programs are delivered in a safe manner and in accordance with organizational policies and applicable legislation.
- Coordinates participant registrations, waivers, emergency contact information, and incident reporting.
- Assists in identifying and mitigating risks associated with programs, facilities, and special events.
- Ensures staff and volunteers receive appropriate orientation and required safety training.
- Promotes safe practices for participants, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Education & Experience:
- DEC in Community, Recreation and Leadership Training or a Related Field, plus three (3) years relevant experience.
OR
- High School Diploma, plus five (5) years relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of all Kahnawà:ke SRU programs and services.
- Knowledge of MCK policies, programs, administration, and operational procedures.
- Knowledge of the structure and policies of federal, provincial, and Aboriginal organizations.
- Knowledge of strategic and operational planning
- Budgeting skills (projection and monitoring)
- Management skills (supervision and team leadership)
- Project management skills (planning & implementation)
- Facilitation skills (group and interpersonal).
- Strong meeting coordination skills
- Oral presentation and public speaking skills
- Organizational skills (administration and coordination).
- Research skills (analysis and problem solving).
- Communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to use judgment and take initiative.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Conducts business with internal and external clients in a tactful, discreet and courteous manner.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Adhere to the MCK Administration Manual-Personnel Policy and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.
- Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha and French languages is an asset.
- The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language.
Working Environment:
- Five-day work week is performed in an office environment.
- Moderate stress due to workload.
- Occasional overtime.
Benefits:
⛳ Organizational events
👉Pension
👉Disability insurance
👉Employee assistance program
👩⚕️ Extended health care (telemedicine, health professionals, etc.)
👉Life insurance
🚗 On-site parking
🏋♂️ Wellness program
⛱️ 20 vacation days
🧘♂️ 15 wellness days
*Benefits evolve and can be subject to change.
Requirements:
Please address your application to MCK Human Resources. Forward your complete application via e-mail only to: Applications@mck.ca
- Ensure complete applications are submitted, including Letter of Intent and Resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.
- When adding attachments, please use PDF format. Any other formats may be blocked from our system.
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.