Below is a current list of employment opportunities related to recreation. Click on the job posting(s) below to view details.

Lifesaving Society of Manitoba

Northern Water Smart® Instructor

As a Northern Water Smart® Instructor, you will deliver Water Smart® Public Education programs, Swim to Survive™ lessons, first aid, and boating safety courses in rural and remote communities across Manitoba. You will travel and experience Manitoba as few others have, and will work with various cultures and in unique conditions. The Society anticipates hiring up to ten (10) instructors for the 2021 season. All positions are subject to funding availability, and we will continue to accept applications until all positions are filled.

Time Commitment & Working Conditions

• Regular travel to rural and remote communities will be required;
• Most work occurs in a clean and comfortable environment, but there may be times where work will take place in locations that are more unstable and/or unpredictable;
• Work may involve irregular hours, including weekends and holidays;
• 12 to 18 week term between May 3 and September 3, 2021
• Work from our Winnipeg office and participate in day trips in May and June;
• Travel Monday to Friday during July and August to communities across Manitoba.

Key Responsibilities

• Helping to organize and deliver many Water Smart® initiatives, including EAL safety presentations, Farm Safety Days, and other public education events;
• Travelling to rural and remote locations in Manitoba, including many Indigenous communities, to teach Lifesaving Society programs, including Swim to Survive™, Boat Operator Accredited Training™, and First Aid & CPR;
• Submitting weekly reports and administrative paperwork to the Water Smart® Coordinator.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Valid Class 5 (Full) Manitoba driver’s license (or equivalent);
• Current National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid & CPR-C certifications;
• Current Lifesaving Society – Swim for Life® Instructor and Lifesaving & First Aid Instructor certifications;
• Previous experience as a swimming/lifesaving instructor;
• Ability and willingness to work with various cultures;
• Ability and willingness to travel to rural and remote locations by air, boat, bus, car, or rail;
• Criminal Record and Child Abuse/Vulnerable Persons Registry checks.

Asset Qualifications & Skills

• Lifesaving Society – National Lifeguard Instructor certification;
• Lifesaving Society – Trainer appointment (any stream);
• Previous experience travelling to rural or remote locations in Manitoba;
• Previous experience working with diverse cultures and groups;
• Fluency in a second language, especially a North American Indigenous language.

Training Provided

• Earn your Pleasure Craft Operator Card & become a Lifesaving Society B.O.A.T. Instructor;
• Recertify many of your certifications & learn about Lifesaving Society Water Smart® programming.

Wages & Benefits

• Seasonal salary of between $9,000 and $14,000 and coverage of travel costs;
• Amazing experience and accomplishment for future resumes or references.

No relocation package is available for this position.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Christopher Love, Water Smart® Coordinator, watersmart@lifesaving.mb.ca

For more information, call us at (204) 956-2124 ext. 3.

Dakota Community Centre

Older Adult Program Coordinator

The Dakota Community Centre – Jonathan Toews Sportsplex, located in south St. Vital in Winnipeg, is looking for an enthusiastic coordinator who thrives on client-first service and working with people who are in the age demographic of 55+.  This multi-faceted role requires someone who understands the actions and tasks that are involved with managing a successful program, including promotion, client experience management, event management, budgeting and handling multiple priorities related to working with this age group.

About the Role

This diverse role requires a professional who is enthusiastic, motivated and excels in managing multiple tasks.  The Coordinator understands people they will be working with have a variety of abilities, needs and preferences but do not view themselves as a stereotype. You understand the different dynamics within this demographic group knowing that people may come to the program with a chronological age but be in different life stages and appreciates the sensitivity around this.      

As the Coordinator, you directly oversee all aspects of the older-adult program under the direction of the Director of Operations, including budget planning and control, program design, client communication and internal collaboration with internal team members who are integral to creating a successful program. The Coordinator also works with the volunteer coordinator to support DCC programs and services and acts as the Senior Resource Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training or degree in recreational studies, social services, health or other relevant training to relate well with the older adult population.  A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead programs is considered an asset.
• Ability to exercise initiative and make decisions in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and policies set forth by DCC and /or The City of Winnipeg.
• Valid Standard First Aid and AED certificate is desired or in progress.
• Must be able to complete a successful Criminal Record Check or have successfully passed in the last 6 months.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

For Further Information

Please refer to the full job description online at www.dakotacc.com. We invite interested people to apply by February 12, 2021 at 4:00 pm.  Resumes may be submitted via email to HR@dakotacc.com. Please include a short cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience as well as salary expectations. Our objective is to provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace. We seek diversity in our workplace and encourage all who are interested to apply for this role regardless of age, gender or culture. 

About Dakota Community Centre Inc. 

With our Mission of being a gathering place providing excellence in sport and recreation for everyone, Dakota Community Centre is one of the largest and most successful community centre operations in the City of Winnipeg.  Serving nearly 12,000 households in South St. Vital for more than 30 years, Dakota CC offers a broad range of sport, recreation and social programs for catchment area members and beyond.  Our facility features the Jonathan Toews Sportsplex, which includes a twin ice pad, gymnasium, office space and other multipurpose space, and a 60,000 sq.ft. multipurpose Fieldhouse which features an indoor track, hardwood floor gymnasium and other amenities.

Dakota Community Centre

Customer Service Representative

The Dakota CC is looking to hire part Customer Service Representatives who thrive on client-first service and working with people of all ages and abilities.

As a Customer Service Representative, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the main reception area for the Centre, located in the Dakota Fieldhouse. Duties include, but are not limited to, client interactions both in-person and by phone, sharing information on programs and services, processing program and membership registrations, financial transactions, and general cleaning and maintenance. The Customer Service Representative may also assist Facility staff for equipment set-ups and take-downs, as required, as well as assisting to ensure the Facility is neat, clean, and safe. Tasks may require some light lifting and physical work.

The successful candidate will be someone who is friendly, self-motivated, an exceptional team player, adaptable, reliable, and possesses strong customer service skills.

• Operate the main reception desk for Dakota CC Fieldhouse.
• General reception duties include: greeting visitors, answering the phone, and providing information/answering questions regarding DCC programs and services and/or appropriately redirecting inquiries
• Monitor use of the facilities to ensure those present are registered to be in the building and following Dakota CC policies
• Monitor the safety of all activities and programs and respond to any safety concerns
• Lead facility tours to prospective clients
• Process program registration and membership applications and collect various forms of payment
• Register and issue access cards for track and weight room membership
• Assist in collection of membership cards and distribution of access cards and wrist bands
• Light cleaning duties and tidying throughout the facilities, as necessary
• Assist with data entry
• Assist with member retention strategies
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Strong website navigational skills and knowledge of www.dakotacc.com will be an asset.
• Basic knowledge of administrative software such as Microsoft Suite/Office.
• High level of public relations/customer service understanding for this role.
• Ability to exercise initiative and make decisions in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and policies set forth by DCC.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be a good communicator, referring specific questions to the appropriate person and can handle public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Diplomacy and tact will be a key attribute you bring to this role as you are dealing with members of the public in a variety of ages i.e. young adults up to seniors.
• Must have good record management and document handling skills
• Flexibility will be considered an asset (i.e. available to work a variety of shifts, primarily weeknights and weekends).
• Must be able to complete a successful Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry or have successfully passed in the last 6 months.
• A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

For Further Information

We invite interested people to apply to us by January 31, 2021. You may drop off your cover letter and resume at the Dakota Fieldhouse Reception Desk, 1188 Dakota Street in hard copy or via email to HR@dakotacc.com. More information about the Dakota Community Centre can be found at www.dakotacc.com.

Benefits of Working at Dakota Community Centre

Our objective is to provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace. We seek diversity in our workplace and foster a place of service to the community.

The Centre is on a major bus route for easy access and/offers free parking and a vibrant team atmosphere.

Macdonald-Headingley Recreation District

Recreation Administration Intern

The Macdonald-Headingley Recreation District invites application from suitable and enthusiastic candidates for the position of a full time term Recreation Administration Intern. This is a term position with the possibility of an extension and/or possibility of transitioning into a full time permanent. This intern position is suitable for an individual interesting in pursuing a career in recreation and/or administration.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Recreation Director, the Recreation Administration Intern is responsible for the day to day office administrative duties related to recreation programming, support to program operations and general office functions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school graduation.
• Post-secondary
• education in business administration or recreation management is preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Complete job description can be found at www.mhrd.ca

To Apply: Applicants must submit a resume with an application letter and references by Friday, January 15, 2021

Submit to: Susanne Moore, Recreation Director, Macdonald-Headingley Recreation District, 81 Alboro Street Headingley, MB R4J 1A3