Ashley Simms
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture at Town of Truro- Claim this Profile
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HIGH FIVE Sport Trainer
HIGH FIVE Nova ScotiaJan, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
High Five Principles of Healthy Development and Child Development Trainer
HIGH FIVE Nova ScotiaJan, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Standard First Aid
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Experience
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Town of Truro
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Canada
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
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May 2017 - Present
Responsible for the day to day operations of the parks, recreation and culture administrative staff and supervisors. Responsibilities include administrative management for development, maintenance and directing operational and financial aspects of the Department. Other responsibilities include managing all departmental activities and programs, budget preparation and management, management of personnel, collective bargaining administration/negotiation, and policy adherence. Responsible for the day to day operations of the parks, recreation and culture administrative staff and supervisors. Responsibilities include administrative management for development, maintenance and directing operational and financial aspects of the Department. Other responsibilities include managing all departmental activities and programs, budget preparation and management, management of personnel, collective bargaining administration/negotiation, and policy adherence.
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Institute of Human Services of Education
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Truro, NS
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Instructor
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Nov 2007 - Present
Responsible for the instruction and guidance of students in the Youth Worker diploma program; responsible for class preparation, class lectures, and the development of a marking scheme for students who registered for the Adolescent Program Development 10 week course. Responsible for the instruction and guidance of students in the Youth Worker diploma program; responsible for class preparation, class lectures, and the development of a marking scheme for students who registered for the Adolescent Program Development 10 week course.
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Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture
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Canada
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Co-Residence Life Don
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Sep 2014 - May 2017
Responsible for developing educational, social, and personal growth programs for residents of Fraser House at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus. Responsibilities also include training and supervising Residence Assistants and providing advice and counsel to students.
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Athletic Facility Supervisor
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Oct 2010 - May 2017
Responsible for the management of day to day responsibilities of the Langille Athletic Centre. Responsibilities include the preparation of DAL AC RAMS Varsity Competitions, minor officiating, student intramurals, community memberships, and host planning for major competitions, such as ACAA and CCAA National Championships.
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Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness - Active Living Branch
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Truro, Nova Scotia
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Regional Physical Activity Consultant (Term position)
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
Responsible for contributing to the physical activity strategic priorities of the Active Living Branch. My primary focus is to provide support to sectors and organizations with a stake in promoting physical activity through collaboration with various multi-level partners and coordination of resources and efforts aimed to provide physical activity opportunities, and build community and organizational capacity. Responsible for contributing to the physical activity strategic priorities of the Active Living Branch. My primary focus is to provide support to sectors and organizations with a stake in promoting physical activity through collaboration with various multi-level partners and coordination of resources and efforts aimed to provide physical activity opportunities, and build community and organizational capacity.
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Town of Truro
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Truro, Nova Scotia
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Community Recreation Coordinator
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Jan 2007 - Oct 2010
Responsible for providing assistance to all residents who wish to embrace a healthier lifestyle through increased physical activity. Responsible for the development and implementation of programs, special events, budget, and responsible for the summer student staff. Responsible for providing assistance to all residents who wish to embrace a healthier lifestyle through increased physical activity. Responsible for the development and implementation of programs, special events, budget, and responsible for the summer student staff.
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Intern
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2006
Responsible for providing support to the Sport Development, Public Relation, and PSO departments through communication and administration; responsible for the creation of articles in the Journals DoctorsNS and Sport Quarterly Nova Scotia, assisted with events such as the BMO Financial Community Skate and the bi-annual Milk Energy Sport Fair, and developed a program analysis with recommendations to improve the Sport Futures Leadership Program. Responsible for providing support to the Sport Development, Public Relation, and PSO departments through communication and administration; responsible for the creation of articles in the Journals DoctorsNS and Sport Quarterly Nova Scotia, assisted with events such as the BMO Financial Community Skate and the bi-annual Milk Energy Sport Fair, and developed a program analysis with recommendations to improve the Sport Futures Leadership Program.
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Education
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2005 - 2007
University of Windsor
Master's degree, Sport Management -
2001 - 2005
Acadia University
Bachelor's Degree, Recreation Management
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