Recreation Facilities Administrator – 12-month Term

Job summary

The Recreation Facilities Administrator acts as the primary point of contact at the Welcome Desk, providing reception and customer service support. Additionally, the role provides administrative assistance for purchasing, payables, reporting, and point-of-sale activities.

Job details

Home Employment Recreation Facilities Administrator – 12-month Term Location: East Hants Sportsplex - Lantz, NS Are you passionate about sports and recreation and thrive in a dynamic environment? Do you enjoy delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a diverse community? If so, the East Hants Sportsplex is the place for you! Due to an upcoming maternity leave, we are accepting applications for a 12-month Term in the role of Recreation Facilities Administrator. Based at the East Hants Sportsplex, this role will be the first point of contact at the Welcome Desk during weekly daytime operations, providing reception services and customer service support for users of the facility. The role will also provide administrative support to the recreation and facilities team for purchasing, payables, reporting, documentation, record-keeping, and point-of-sale activities. Qualifications Community college level certificate or diploma in an administrative support service discipline. Related experience; experience in a recreation or sports environment would be an asset. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be given consideration. Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite; Recreation or Financial Software experience would be an asset. Ability to contribute to a positive, customer service-oriented culture, and able to work cooperatively with others. Ability to work a schedule of Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Clean Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer focused environment Working Environment This role works at the Welcome Desk in a sporting and events environment, noise and crowds can be a common occurrence. What We Can Offer A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence. Working with a team that is passionate about serving a community. A commitment to personal and team professional development. The excitement of being part of supporting sports, recreation, and events in a fast-growing community. Benefits package including Health, Dental, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Registered Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Staff membership East Hants Aquatic Centre, training opportunities. Deadline to apply: October 1, 2026 See The Complete Job Description If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@easthants.ca or 902-883-6203. Apply Required fields are marked (required) Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter and resume to apply for this job. Name (required) Email Address (required) Phone (required) File Upload (required) Only PDF documents are accepted. If you are a human seeing this field, please leave it empty.

What you’ll do

The Recreation Facilities Administrator acts as the primary point of contact at the Welcome Desk, providing reception and customer service support. Additionally, the role provides administrative assistance for purchasing, payables, reporting, and point-of-sale activities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a community college level certificate or diploma in an administrative support service discipline. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work a Monday through Friday schedule are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Registered pension plan • Employee assistance program • Staff membership at East Hants Aquatic Centre • Training opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Customer service
• Reception services
• Administrative support
• Purchasing
• Payables
• Reporting
• Documentation
• Record-keeping
• Point-of-sale
• Microsoft Office suite
• Recreation software
• Financial software
• Communication
• Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Government & Public Sector