Director of Wellness & Leisure - Full Time / Out of Scope
Are you passionate about enhancing community well-being through recreational and leisure activities? The Town of Shaunavon is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as the Director of Wellness & Leisure.
Position Purpose:
Plans, directs, and delivers community recreation, wellness programs, minor sports coordination, community events, and municipal facility bookings for the Town of Shaunavon. Manages seasonal and recreation staff, administers departmental budgets, secures grant funding, and provides administrative support to the Wellness and Leisure Committee.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Recreation, Wellness & Events
Facility Bookings & Department Liaison
Staff Leadership & Safety
Financial Oversight & Grants
Governance & Public Relations
Qualifications, Skills & Requirements
Education & Experience: Post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation, Kinesiology, Business, or related discipline preferred; equivalent combination of practical experience and relevant coursework considered. 1 to 2 years practical experience in community recreation programming, minor sports administration, or event coordination.
Leadership & Organization: Demonstrated ability to manage seasonal staff or community volunteers. Strong organizational and time-management skills across multi-facility recreation schedules.
Administrative & Technical: Working knowledge of recreation budgeting and grant application processes. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and facility booking software.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to work constructively with minor sports executives, community volunteers, ratepayers, and Council.
Licences & Clearances: Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence; satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening; current Standard First Aid, CPR-C, and AED certifications (or willing to obtain upon hire).
Working Conditions: Mixed office and active facility environments; requires periodic evening committee attendance and occasional weekend event presence.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to Chief Administrative Officer Blaze Larson at chief.admin@shaunavon.com
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.