Sport and Recreation Development Specialist
$101.4k - $121.08k per yearThe Government of the Northwest Territories
Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Manager, Sport and Recreation Development, as the Sport and Recreation Development Specialist , you support the development, implementation, and management of policies and programs that strengthen sport and recreation organizations and enhance participant experiences. You will contribute to improving resident well-being and advancing healthy, sustainable communities across the Northwest Territories.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement sport, recreation, and physical activity policies and programs to improve community well-being.
- Implement and administer contribution programs to enhance the quality and accessibility of local programming.
- Support Team NT initiatives to strengthen territorial, national, and international participation outcomes.
- Contribute to planning and delivery of major sport and recreation events to drive community and economic benefits.
- Build and maintain relationships with Territorial sport, recreation and physical activity organizations to improve program delivery and increase benefits to residents.
- Support initiatives that reduce barriers to participation for underserved population groups.
- Assist with research and evaluation to enhance program effectiveness and policy development.
- Ensure compliance with GNWT financial, administrative, and policy requirements.
- Support youth leadership development initiatives and community capacity building.
- Assist with implementation of the Accountability Framework with community governments.
- Collaborate with departments, governments, and non-government organizations.
- Support management of program budgets.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of sport, recreation, volunteer, and youth systems in the NWT.
- Understanding of program planning, leadership development, and facility planning.
- Familiarity with legislation and governance structures (elected councils, committees, recreation staff).
- Strong facilitation and group leadership skills.
- Ability to support community volunteers and organizations in program delivery.
Key Qualifications
Completion of a Bachelors degree in recreation or sport or a related field of study (Sport/Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation Management, Bachelor of Arts Sports/Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology) with;
three years directly related experience of delivering sports and recreation programming;
or three years directly related experience working with sports and recreation organizations, whether paid and/or volunteer.
Acceptable Equivalency
Completion of a diploma in recreation or sport or a related field of study (Sport/Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation Management, Physical Education, Kinesiology) with;
five years directly related experience of delivering sports and recreation programming;
or five years directly related experience working with sports and recreation organizations, whether paid and/or volunteer.
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
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