JOB DESCRIPTION

The Corporation of the City of Orillia is seeking a Sport Coordinator within the Parks and Recreation Division of the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department. This position will play a key role in managing summer sport leagues and recreational programs.

DUTIES

• Assist with the planning and on-site supervision of seasonal leagues including Orillia Girls Softball League, Spring/Summer Adult Hockey League, and 7-on-7 Soccer League.
• Coordinate, schedule, and manage drop-in skating programs and rockwall activities, including oversight of rockwall maintenance and training.
• Enforce league rules and procedures to ensure fair play and program consistency.
• Audit and manage league and program equipment and supplies, ensuring safe and effective program delivery.
• Ensure effective scheduling and communication of league and program logistics.
• Act as the primary contact for participants, parents, coaches, and officials during league nights to answer questions, resolve issues, and promote a welcoming environment.
• Support the development and communication of league schedules, including game times, locations, and playoff formats.
• Coordinate with staff, officials, and volunteers to ensure schedule accuracy and coverage.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with participants, staff and parents/guardians.
• Intermediate computer skills using MS Office Suite including Outlook, Excel and Word. Experience with ActiveNet software is considered an asset.
• Experience working directly with sport leagues and/or programs
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with participants, staff and parents/guardians.
• Post Secondary Education in Sports Management or Recreation or relevant experience.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification from an accredited organization.
• A current and acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (CRC/VSC) is required prior to the employment commencement date, at the incumbent's expense.
• A Valid Class G Ontario driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle is required for this position.
  
  

Compensation for this position is $23.39 to $24.10 per hour. This position requires working 25 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday including some evenings. Interested applicants are invited to submit an application by July 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. 

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Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300, Orillia ON L3V 7T5.