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Associate Director, Recreation and Active Living Reporting to the Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation (A&R), The Associate Director, Recreation and Active Wellbeing is part of the Athletics and Recreation''s Senior Leadership Team. The role leads the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of all recreational activities across the Keele Campus, Markham Campus, and through collaboration with Glendon Campus. The role actively contributes to the strategic priorities of A&R. The role synergizes the campus Okanagan Charter, Well-being strategy, DEDI framework, the Academic Plan and other frameworks, towards the creation, delivery and renewal of a tri-campus recreation strategy. The role leverages existing structures, resources, and facilities to enhance overall campus engagement through collaboration with key campus partners. The role collaborates with A&R Business Development and Marketing teams to advance external community engagement efforts and drive revenues. The role leads a team of managers and coordinators across both the Keele and Markham campuses. The role requires demonstrated ability to create strategy and to design and implement programs and initiatives that motivate staff in a high-performance culture. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, implement plans, adapt to change, and to anticipate and To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following: Education: Bachelor''s degree in a relevant field, such as Kinesiology, Business, Sport Management, etc. Professional membership in good standing with Parks and Recreation Ontario, NIRSA and or similar associations/networks. Note: Verification of degrees/credentials required. Experience: 7 years experience in recreational program management administration at a post - secondary institution or comparable environment 5 years management experience. Experience in staff management, both union and non-union. Experience with community engagement. strategic planning - fiscal and program. partnership development and creation. leadership and mentorship. For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal (and refer to posting 113863 We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities. For more information on what York has to offer you please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr