Title: Municipal Physical Activity Coordinator

• Full-time, permanent position, standard hours at 35 hours per week.
• Evening or weekend hours shall be required to accommodate community events or programs, flex time arrangements are available.
• Travel within Nova Scotia to different communities may be required.

Reporting: This position reports to Director of Recreation Services

To apply: Resume and cover letters will be accepted until January 15, 2025, at 5 pm and can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Description Overview:

The Municipal Physical Activity Coordinator for the Municipality of the District of Argyle is a funding partnership with Argyle and the department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. The position is responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of a comprehensive physical activity strategy, designed to improve movement for the residents of Argyle. Furthermore, the position is the lead for the implementation and tracking of the Active Transportation Strategy, trail improvements and other recommendations as approved by the Council.

The strategy addresses built and natural environments that support physical activity, social environments including leadership and social communication promoting awareness of the benefits and opportunities of physical activity to our residents. The position supports the operation of existing recreational programming, including Argyle Minor Soccer Club, evening drop-in activities and other similar activities.

The candidate shall lead social marketing and other promotional opportunities to ensure residents are informed of physical activity benefits and opportunities to get more active. They work easily and collaboratively with health organizations, schools, and other municipal units in developing an enduring physical activity priority in the municipality.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in Recreation, or similar education, and at least 3 years’ experience working in this or a related recreational field.

The position is well-supported by a variety of provincial and municipal resources to aid in the coordination.

The position is subject to flexible hours and is eligible to our four-day compressed work week.

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