Recreation Program Administrator

Job ID 79594 Job Title Recreation Program Administrator Regular/Temporary Regular Location Central Campus Open Date 2026/11/05 Job Type Limited Term (>12 months) Close Date 2026/11/14 Employee Group Unifor Unit 1, Staff Favorite Job Department Ath&Rec Recreation & HL Full/Part Time Full-Time Salary Grade/Band Grade 6 Salary Range $26.99 - $38.03 (hourly) Job Code JD1712 Existing Vacancy Yes - Backfilling as Existing Contract Duration 24 Months Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 35 Posting Details **Schedule** 35 hours per week, 8:30am - 4:30pm, M-F with evenings and weekends as needed. **Education Level** 2 year College Diploma and Personal Training Certificate, CPR and Standard First Aid Training are requirements. **Career Level** Requires 1 year of relevant experience. **Union Group** UNIFOR Unit 1 **Expected Fill Date** November 30, 2026 **Pay Grade and Range** Grade 6, $26.99 - $38.03 **JD and Title** JD1712, Recreation Program Administrator **Location** DBAC McMaster Main Campus Job Description **Unit/Project Description:** The Department of Athletics & Recreation serves our McMaster University and greater Hamilton communities, offering programs and services, facilities and expertise to support the cultivation of the human potential and wellness in each of us - and we aim to be the best at what we do. We recognize the value in offering active invitations, not just open doors, and are committed to leading and learning alongside our community members to build a strong and inclusive community over time. We are recruiting for a Recreation Program Administrator for our fitness center facility at The Pulse! The Pulse Fitness Centre is one of the largest university fitness centers in Canada with over 20,000 square feet of active space. The Pulse has cutting edge fitness equipment, friendly and knowledgeable staff as well as a team of certified personal trainers and fitness instructors. **Job Summary:** Responsible for supporting with the implementation of departmental projects/ activities. Provides expertise in equipment layout, inventory management, and moving logistics, as well as developing and implementing fitness programming initiatives. Assists in the day-to-day administrative operations of the department. **Purpose and Key Functions:** * Plan, develop, schedule and implement programs and workshops. * Conduct client surveys and analyze results to assess client satisfaction and identify opportunities for the centre and program improvements. * Plan and execute moves of fitness equipment. * Design and plan fitness equipment layout for the Pulse. * Demonstrate knowledge of fitness equipment, industry standards, and equipment maintenance requirements. * Oversee the scheduling of casual and student staff. * Write and maintain a variety of documents including, but not limited to, staff training manuals, reports, correspondenc