Strathmore is hiring!
Are you a highly organized, customer-focused professional with a passion for sport and community programming? The Town of Strathmore is seeking a Sports Centre Programmer to join our dynamic team and help deliver exceptional recreational experiences to residents and visitors alike.
The Sports Centre Programmer plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of our Strathmore Motor Product Sports Centre. This position is responsible for the scheduling and promotion of activity spaces, gymnasiums, meeting rooms, and events throughout the facility, ensuring safe, smooth operations and exceptional service.
Why Join Us?
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Benefits from Day One: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, and more!
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Vacation starts at 3 Weeks: Plus 3 additional days off to recharge at year-end!
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Exclusive Facility Access: Free use of Strathmore’s recreation facilities including pools, arena, and fitness centre with walking track
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Access to the Town’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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$2000.00/year towards mental health benefits
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$600.00/year Health or Wellness Account
What You’ll Do:
Reporting to the Sports Centre Manager, the Sports Centre Programmer is a customer service oriented individual responsible for the scheduling and promoting of all activity spaces, meeting rooms, and events in the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre.
The Sports Centre Programmer contributes to the operations of a multi-purpose facility by scheduling and coordinating daily operations of the facility, including athletic spaces, gymnasiums, athletic fields, and meeting rooms. The Programmer ensures facility booking details are managed efficiently and in accordance with facility procedures.
In addition to taking a lead role in developing Sports Centre programs, the Programmer serves as a main point of contact for user groups of the facility, and may also provide support with the scheduling and coordinating of other Town of Strathmore athletic and community facilities.
Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Check out the full job description here.
Why Strathmore?
Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors, and staff.
We’re a close-knit community just outside of Calgary, where you can enjoy the best of both small-town living and big-city amenities.
Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:
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A degree or diploma in Sports Management, Facilities Management, Athletics or Business Administration, or related field
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Two to three years of work experience in field or equivalent experience in related field
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Current group fitness certification in good standing with Canfit Pro or AFLCA or equivalent would be considered an asset
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Working knowledge of recreation scheduling software (Xplor Recreation) is preferred
In the interview we will be looking for the following competencies:
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Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities with minimal supervision
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Sense of initiative, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities while respecting deadlines
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Good interpersonal, supervisory, customer service and public relations skills
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Knowledge of event management and risk management
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Knowledge of guidelines for children’s programs and requirements for fitness instructors
Application:
Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2025-19 to: careers@strathmore.ca.
This competition will close on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025.
The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
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