Sport Services Supervisor
Join our dynamic team!
Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly, and lead responsibly. The Sport Services Supervisor position takes on a leadership role in Kelowna’s sports sector by connecting with the community, enhancing event planning, strengthening relationships with third-party city facility operators, and creating new sport programs. Key responsibilities include facilitating sports leagues and events, capacity building in partner organizations, understanding sport sector trends and priorities, liaising with facility operators and local sport organizations, advancing sport-for-life initiatives, and progressing the Kelowna Community Sport Plan. This position advances an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable local sport sector across the city.
The ideal candidate will be a passionate and energetic leader with a degree in Recreation Administration, Event Management or equivalent leadership training plus five years’ experience in the Recreation or Event industry. Significant experience and expertise in successfully managing, promoting and overseeing sport events; strong communication skills that support consensus building and conflict resolution; and demonstrated abilities to multitask and meet deadlines by effectively leading and managing people, projects and initiatives.
Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighborhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport. Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This exempt position offers a salary range of $97,500 to $113,800, employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.
The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.
For further information or to apply, please check our website at www.kelowna.ca/careers
Applications must be received by the end of day April 30th, 2026.
Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest.
