VACANCY:     Community Recreation Program Coordinator (full-time)
CLOSING DATE:     4 pm Thursday, April 2, 2015
LOCATION:     Parks, Recreation & Culture
REPORTS TO:     Manager of Recreation

JOB SUMMARY:

Develops, coordinates, markets and oversees delivery of community recreational programs and special events; supervises program employees and volunteers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assesses and evaluates the recreation needs and interests of the community; develops and implements programs and community events to meet the needs of participants of all ages as well as special interest groups
Plans, coordinates, administers and oversees the delivery of community wide recreation programs and special community events, including facility and equipment use
Develops and implements a marketing program to advertise and promote community recreation programs and services
Liaises with and provides technical and planning assistance to a variety of community organizations
Inventories and evaluates need for new equipment and program supplies and assists with acquisitions
Prepares and monitors community program operating budgets
Schedules, supervises and evaluates the performance of program employees and volunteers. Ensures required training is provided.
Administers contracts for program instructors and recreation services; Coordinates volunteer recruitment.
Attends division safety talks and conducts crew safety meetings; ensures employees follow safe work procedures and have required safety training and equipment; conducts safety inspections of worksites and equipment and ensures corrective measures are taken
Reviews ongoing staffing and hiring needs with the Manager Recreation
Operates City vehicles (Class 4 or lesser)
Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
Performs related duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School (Grade 12)
Diploma or Degree in Recreation Administration, Physical Education or a related field
Valid B.C. Class 4 Driver’s License
W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
A.E.D. Training
Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

2 years of programming experience, including supervisory experience
Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with a pay rate of $27.93 per hour (2012 rate) as outlined in Schedule “A“ of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

6:00 am to Midnight, Monday through Sunday, 7 hour day – 35 hour week. (This position requires some availability outside regular working hours to support events and programs.)