Keith Ennis
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Motivated and results-driven recreation and leisure program coordinator with over 8 years of experience in managing recreation facilities. Known for implementing creative solutions through recreational facility programming and administration. Approachable, dynamic, and collaborative leader excelling at training high-performing support teams to deliver exceptional results. Expertise lies in insightful resource and budget planning, reporting, and allocation, as well as development and facilitation of recreational programs. Building positive client and staff relationships is a priority, consistently exceeding performance expectations in this area.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Programs
Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta
05.2022 - Current
- Directed the development, execution, and evaluation of programs for the Calgary region, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
- Recruited and trained program staff, providing leadership and guidance to ensure high performance and professional development.
- Focused on staff development for succession planning and personal growth, creating opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement.
- Established, monitored, and assisted with the achievement of team performance goals, driving results and improving team effectiveness.
- Prepared and monitored program budgets, ensuring financial resources were utilized effectively and in line with organizational policies.
- Represented JASA at stakeholder events and conferences, promoting the organization's mission and building strategic partnerships.
- Acted as a liaison with school boards and Alberta Education, fostering collaboration and addressing educational needs.
Manager of Programs
Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta
05.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Coordinator, Calgary Programs
Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta
08.2019 - 05.2021
Coordinator – Innovative Programs
Vivo for Healthier Generations
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Improved physical literacy programs for children through producing activities which inspired movement and exercise and social connection development
- Maximized staff efficiency and productivity through supervising front-line staff to implement and execute outlined programs and ensure best practices, policies and emergency procedures were always in place and being followed
- Increased customer satisfaction and client relationship management through providing open and honest communication with children and children’s parents and families to address questions, concerns and overall feedback
- Utilized recreation managed software for customer profile creation, program input, and monitoring wait lists, attendance records and emergency contacts
- Applied a research-based model for raising healthier generations in order to training, coaching and mentorship to staff who were interested in becoming instructors
- Managed facilitation of summer camps through coordinating the hiring process of a specialist team and instructors, completing on-going evaluation and modifications to summer camp programs, and monitoring day-to-day tasks
- Executed administrative tasks which included managing staff and volunteer schedules, payroll, hiring, program input and budget, inventory and supplies, and staff meetings.
Chief Administrative Officer
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Ensured overall safety and well-being of children and families through providing both individual and group support
- Improved program brand and organizational awareness through assisting with recruitment and marketing of programs and developing collaborative partnerships with external agencies, community associations, and schools
- Maximized staff efficiency and productivity through supervising front-line staff to implement and execute outlined programs, provide training in behaviour management and crisis intervention, and organizing club processes and mandatory tasks required for annual CARF accreditation
- Implemented special event programs aligned with Jay’s Care through providing leadership to the coach and facilitator of the baseball program and events
- Showcased strong strategic planning and leadership skills through developing and implementing program planning initiatives and activities with focus on improving developmental assets, self-esteem, and social skills
- Executed administrative tasks which included inputting staff hours, directing staff meetings, and monitoring inventory.
Program Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
05.2012 - 02.2014
Program Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
05.2011 - 05.2012
Program Leader
Summer & Specialty Camps, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
07.2011 - 04.2012
Server
Hotel Arts
08.2006 - 08.2010
Education
Certificate in Petroleum Land Administration -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary, AB01.2009
Studied Business Administration Management -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary, AB01.2007
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Recreations Facilities Management
- Process Improvement
- Program Implementation
- Workplace Training
- Volunteer & Staff Development
- Customer Service
- Resource Planning & Allocation
- Effective Communicator
- Operational Improvements
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Budget Planning & Reporting
- Self-Starter Attitude
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Intelligenz (Recreation Management Software)
Pages
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Timeline
Director of Programs
Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta
05.2022 - Current
Manager of Programs
Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta
05.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Coordinator, Calgary Programs
Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta
08.2019 - 05.2021
Coordinator – Innovative Programs
Vivo for Healthier Generations
04.2017 - 12.2018
Chief Administrative Officer
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
02.2014 - 04.2017
Program Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
05.2012 - 02.2014
Program Leader
Summer & Specialty Camps, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
07.2011 - 04.2012
Program Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
05.2011 - 05.2012
Server
Hotel Arts
08.2006 - 08.2010
Certificate in Petroleum Land Administration -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Studied Business Administration Management -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
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