Nonprofit

2025 Director of Recreation Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Markham, ON, Canada
Apply


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Sports & Recreation
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation

    Description

    • Develop and oversee recreation programs:
    • Plan, design, and implement a diverse range of recreational activities and services that meet community needs and interests.
    • Manage staff and resources:
    • Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate recreation staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure effective program delivery.
    • Budget and financial oversight:
    • Prepare, monitor, and manage budgets for recreation programs, facilities, and events to ensure fiscal responsibility.
    • Facility management:
    • Oversee the operation, maintenance, and scheduling of recreational facilities to provide safe and accessible environments.
    • Community engagement and partnership building:
    • Collaborate with community groups, local government, and other stakeholders to enhance recreation opportunities and support.
    • Policy development and compliance:
    • Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and safety standards in accordance with regulatory requirements.
    • Program evaluation and improvement:
    • Monitor program performance through data collection, participant feedback, and trend analysis to guide continuous improvement.
    • Promote recreation services:
    • Lead marketing, outreach, and advocacy efforts to increase participation and raise awareness of recreational offerings.

    Who We're Looking For:

    • Minimum age: 12
    • Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills and software
    • Complete training prior to start date
    • Can commit to the shift schedule

    Bonus Skills:

    • Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English
    • Previous volunteer experience

    We're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/.

    • Develop and oversee recreation programs:
    • Plan, design, and implement a diverse range of recreational activities and services that meet community needs and interests.
    • Manage staff and resources:
    • Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate recreation staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure effective program delivery.
    • Budget and financial oversight:
    • Prepare, monitor, and manage budgets for recreation programs, facilities, and events to ensure fiscal responsibility.
    • Facility management:
    • Oversee the operation, maintenance, and scheduling of recreational facilities to provide safe and accessible environments.
    • Community engagement and partnership building:
    • Collaborate with community groups, local government, and other stakeholders to enhance recreation opportunities and support.
    • Policy development and compliance:
    • Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and safety standards in accordance with regulatory requirements.
    • Program…

    Location

    On-site
    Markham, ON, Canada

    How to Apply

    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.
    Already a user? Log in