director, fitness programs

Work setting

• Private recreational organization

Tasks

• Develop and manage programs and services
• Provide technical and professional advice
• Develop policies and procedures to implement programs
• Recruit professional coaches and athletes
• Prepare budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Direct fundraising drives
• Arrange for sponsorships from public and private organizations
• Negotiate business contracts
• Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
• Exercise to maintain physical ability and physical fitness

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits