Supervisor, Fitness & Recreation – Athletics & Recreation

Date Posted: May 1st 2026

Posting Deadline: May 15th 2026

Department: Athletics & Recreation

Type of Employment: Permanent Full-Time

Group Affiliation: APC Group Group 5 ($61218 - $78893 annually)

At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the Universitys success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Supervisor Fitness & Recreation to join our Athletics & Recreation team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Marys we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Assistant Director Athletics & Recreation the Supervisor Fitness & Recreation will:

• Hires schedules and develops staff for; Group Fitness Staff Personal Training Staff Fitness Facility Staff.
• Works with the Assistant Director in planning and execution of student programming including group fitness and campus recreation
• Responsible for communicating and upholding Dept. standards to and with staff.
• Creates staff development plans for employees based on career aspirations.
• Addresses poor performance initiate and administer performance management action plans and/or corrective action as necessary.
• Keeps current and up to date with University and industry rates. Recommends the creation of a staff rate framework to guide contract staff rate to the Assistant Director.
• Prepares payroll forms for hourly staff.
• Assists and supports staff in resolving any customer service issues that require managerial support/approval
• Prepares programming to meet trends in the fitness and university industry utilizing various comparable data resource points.
• Prepares programming to both meet needs of student and community populations.
• Sets membership programming and service rates with the Assistant Director to ensure rates are competitive in the market.
• Sets revenue targets for fitness facility in conjunction with Assistant Director - to maintain business margins for the department.
• Monitors overall fitness facility environment ensure cleanliness and equipment functioning properly. Ensure any problems are resolved in a timely manner.
• Be a role model for member service behavior by walking though the gym and collecting member feedback to identify training and development opportunities for staff and overall business operations.
• Prepares and develops program information packages in various mediums.
• Updates Department mediums (social media Tv screens website Fusion Fusion Member Portal) with fitness and recreation information.
• Works with Coordinator Marketing & Revenue Generation on ongoing promotion of the fitness business offerings.
• Organizes various special events to generate new sales such as trade shows open houses member appreciation events workshops fundraisers event days fitness shows and other similar activities.
• Updates Department mediums (social media Tv screens website Fusion Fusion Member Portal) with fitness and recreation information.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Supervisor Fitness & Recreation you will have:

• Undergraduate degree in Health Physical Education or Recreation.
• Certified Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer. Canfit pro or equivalency.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• CSEP Certification an asset.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential material.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite MS Outlook Email list serves.
• Experience with Fusion (Innsoft) software an asset.
• Knowledge or previous experience in athletics and recreational environments an asset.
• Strong communication listening and writing skills.
• Cross cultural working experience.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on Apply Now and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we welcome applications from women Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at emailprotected.