Jobbörse

The Manager of Wellness, Recreation, and Social Coordination is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive workforce engagement program at a large-scale workforce accommodation site outside of Dallas, Texas. This role is designed to improve quality of life for residents living and working away from home by creating structured opportunities for physical activity, recreation, wellness, relaxation, social connection, and community building.

The Director will lead the planning and delivery of programs that support the mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being of a diverse workforce. This includes organized sports, fitness activities, recreational programming, wellness initiatives, hobby and interest groups, cultural events, social gatherings, tournaments, team-building activities, and quiet-space programming for employees working varied schedules.

This is a rotational, site-based position. The anticipated rotation will be either 14 days on and 14 days off, or 21 days on and 10 days off, depending on operational requirements. Meals and accommodations will be provided while on rotation at the site.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States. Proof of work authorization may be required as part of the recruitment and onboarding process.

This position plays a critical role in improving workforce morale, reducing isolation, supporting retention, encouraging healthy lifestyle habits, and creating a positive, respectful, and inclusive site community. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can operate in a fast-paced, 24/7 workforce accommodation environment while balancing hospitality, safety, inclusion, creativity, and operational discipline.

Key Objectives of the Role

The Director of Wellness, Recreation, and Social Coordination will be responsible for achieving the following objectives:

1. Create a vibrant and inclusive site community that supports worker morale, engagement, and overall well-being.
2. Develop structured recreation, sport, wellness, and social programs that are accessible to employees across multiple shifts.
3. Encourage social engagement among residents by facilitating meaningful connections and positive group activities.
4. Promote healthy lifestyles through fitness, wellness education, recreational opportunities, and stress-management activities.
5. Improve the overall resident experience and contribute to workforce retention and productivity.
6. Ensure all programs are delivered safely, professionally, and in alignment with site rules, company policies, and client expectations.
7. Establish measurable outcomes and reporting systems to track participation, satisfaction, and program effectiveness.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Program Strategy and Development

• Design and implement a comprehensive wellness, recreation, and social engagement strategy for the workforce accommodation site.
• Develop annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly programming calendars.
• Create programs that support physical activity, mental wellness, social connection, relaxation, personal development, and entertainment.
• Ensure programming is inclusive of different age groups, cultures, physical abilities, interests, religions, languages, and work schedules.
• Build programming around site demographics, workforce needs, seasonal conditions, available facilities, and operational constraints.
• Identify gaps in the resident experience and create initiatives to improve engagement, morale, and well-being.
• Align all programs with the broader site operations plan, client expectations, health and safety standards, and workforce retention goals.
• Balance high-energy activities with low-key and quiet programming for workers needing rest, decompression, or recovery.

2. Sport and Recreation Programming

• Organize and manage recreational sports leagues, tournaments, drop-in activities, and casual competitions.
• Develop programming such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, pickleball, cornhole, flag football, walking clubs, running clubs, fitness challenges, table tennis, billiards, darts, and other appropriate activities.
• Coordinate indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities based on available facilities, weather, safety requirements, and participant demand.
• Establish fair rules, schedules, sign-up processes, tournament brackets, and codes of conduct for all sports and recreation activities.
• Ensure sports and recreation programs are accessible to workers on day shift, night shift, rotating schedules, and weekends.
• Promote participation from both experienced athletes and beginners.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, inventory, maintenance, storage, inspection, and replacement.
• Monitor recreation areas to ensure safe, respectful, and appropriate use.
• Work with site safety teams to assess risks related to sports and physical activities.
• Ensure injuries, incidents, or unsafe behaviours are reported and managed according to company procedure.

3. Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Programs

• Develop and implement wellness programs that promote physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
• Coordinate fitness classes, stretching sessions, yoga, mobility work, walking groups, nutrition awareness, hydration campaigns, sleep education, smoking cessation support, and stress-management initiatives.
• Partner with food services teams to promote healthy eating options and nutrition awareness.
• Work with health, safety, HR, to support awareness of mental health, fatigue, substance abuse prevention, financial wellness, and other relevant topics.
• Coordinate wellness campaigns tied to monthly themes such as heart health, mental health awareness, injury prevention, hydration, heat stress, sleep hygiene, and healthy habits.
• Create programs for workers who may be new to fitness or hesitant to participate in formal activities.
• Support a culture where workers feel comfortable seeking help, participating in wellness

4. Social Coordination and Community Building

• Plan and execute social events that create connection, belonging, and positive morale among residents.
• Organize events such as movie nights, BBQs, themed dinners, game nights, trivia nights, live entertainment, holiday celebrations, cultural recognition events, workforce appreciation days, music nights, hobby groups, and community competitions.
• Create structured opportunities for workers to meet others outside of their immediate work crews.
• Support integration of new residents through welcome events, orientation activities, buddy systems, and newcomer engagement.
• Develop programs that encourage cross-shift and cross-department interaction while respecting operational schedules.
• Create inclusive programming for individuals who may not participate in sports or fitness activities.
• Encourage respectful social behaviour and help reinforce the site's standards for conduct, safety, inclusion, and professionalism.
• Work with site leadership to address morale issues, resident concerns, or community tensions through positive engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate volunteer or resident-led activities where appropriate.

5. Resident Engagement and Communications

• Develop clear and engaging communication materials to promote upcoming programs and events.
• Use bulletin boards, digital screens, newsletters, site apps, QR codes, posters, email, text alerts, crew briefings, and supervisor communications to maximize awareness.
• Create weekly and monthly event calendars that are easy to understand and accessible to all residents.
• Maintain consistent branding and messaging for wellness, recreation, and social programs.
• Conduct surveys, focus groups, informal conversations, and feedback sessions to understand resident interests and satisfaction.
• Track participation rates, event attendance, feedback, and engagement trends.
• Adjust programming based on resident feedback, operational changes, weather, seasonal factors, and participation levels.
• Act as a visible and approachable presence on site.
• Build trust with residents by listening to concerns and responding with practical programming solutions.

6. Facility and Equipment Management

• Oversee recreation and wellness facilities such as gyms, fitness rooms, sports courts, fields, lounges, games rooms, outdoor recreation areas, walking paths, multipurpose rooms, and event spaces.
• Ensure all facilities are clean, safe, organized, well-maintained, and properly scheduled.
• Coordinate with maintenance, janitorial, security, and operations teams to address facility issues.
• Develop booking systems and usage guidelines for shared spaces.
• Maintain inventories of sports equipment, fitness equipment, games, event supplies, audiovisual equipment, and wellness materials.
• Conduct regular inspections of recreation and fitness areas.
• Remove damaged, unsafe, or inappropriate equipment from service.
• Support capital planning for facility improvements, equipment upgrades, new amenities, and future resident experience enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, occupancy limits, emergency procedures, and site rules.

7. Leadership and Team Management

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and coach wellness, recreation, and social coordination staff.
• Establish clear roles, expectations, service standards, and performance measures for