Recreation Coordinator

Title: Recreation Coordinator 

Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA

Position Status: Full-Time, Contract (July 2 to August 26, 2025)

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults. 

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.  

With us at their side, they can Shine On. 

As part of your total compensation: 

• Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Access to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home
• Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
• Complimentary wellbeing and counselling services

About the Role:

The Recreation Coordinator is a key role within the YMCA, responsible for the support of the HFR team with planning, organizing, supporting, and implementing recreational activities and programs for individuals of all ages. The coordinator will have a major role in ensuring all recreational activity bookings are appropriately scheduled, instructors are following YMCA protocol, members are checked into reservations and programs are run safely and effectively. The position requires a passion for sports and recreation, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to the YMCA’s core values and mission.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure the smooth operation of daily recreation programs, through equipment reservations, instructor onboarding, member registration, as well as setting up and breakdown of sports nets and equipment in the gymnasium. The Recreation Coordinator will work alongside the other John W. Lindsay team members to ensure gymnasium and program schedules are readily available and up to date for members and staff and programs are properly prepared (set-up) and cleaned up after.  
• Ensure YMCA gymnasium, studio storage closets, and equipment are clean and maintained in keeping with safety requirements.  Follow Association, industry, and occupational health and safety requirements in regard to safe work practices, safety reporting, routine inspections, and monitoring of YMCA program and fitness facilities.
• Develop marketing materials such as posters, flyers and social media posts in helping to promote recreational programs and workshops. Enhance member engagement through communication of program guide and YMCA recreational offerings. Respond to member concerns and inquiries in a timely and professional manner. 
• Support the recruiting and on-boarding of Specialty Program Instructors and Program Volunteers. Ensure modeling and championing of YMCA behavioral standards regarding professionalism, discretion, and respectful workplace requirements. Ensure all YMCA Child Safety, Protection, and Certification standards are enforced for both staff and volunteers. Establishing member connections and relationships and ensuring participants are obeying YMCA etiquette on safe equipment use and attitude in the facility. 
• Support the Adult Recreation Coordinator Coordinator in gathering and analyzing analytics for recreation bookings and member retention. 

Education and Skills Qualifications: 

• University degree or College program, majoring in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Rec Management, or a related field.  
• Passion for health, sports and recreation and helping others with demonstrated compassion. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members 
• Proven background in group fitness program delivery and member retention is considered an asset. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours required. 
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.

To Apply:

Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by May 15, 2025.

Please note that all successful candidates are required to provide:

• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older
• Attend Child Safeguarding Training upon hire
• Valid First Aid and CPR Training

Please note: Background checks are reviewed on an individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child Safeguarding requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment at our YMCA.

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.