Coquitlam is home to over 141,000 people and is a vibrant, regional urban centre. We are committed to carefully managing the City’s future while continuing to deliver the highest level of service to the community through leadership, sustainability and innovation.

The City of Coquitlam is currently offering an exciting opportunity in our Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.

Recreation Program Coordinator – Fitness
Regular Full Time

The City of Coquitlam is currently seeking a Recreation Program Coordinator with solid skills in delivering fitness and adult recreation programs. This position will oversee the growth and development of fitness programs for a variety of ages, along with other recreational programs for adults such as dance, music, cooking, etc. In addition, the work involves training and evaluating staff, evaluating programs and ensuring a high level of customer service.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community recreation programming with a particular focus on fitness and adults and a strong working knowledge of fitness industry trends .   Candidates must possess current BCRPA Group fitness registration along with other specialized modules.  BCRPA Weight Training and Supervisor of Fitness Leaders certification (SFL) are assets.

The successful candidate will have completed a University or community college program with a degree or diploma in community recreation or related discipline plus sound related supervisory experience, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.  A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

The CUPE hourly rate of pay is $28.90 – $34.01, plus we offer an excellent benefits package.  This schedule for this position is flexible and will involve evening and weekend work. If you are motivated by the challenges and high-energy demands of this career opportunity, please submit a cover letter and résumé by 5:00 pm, April 19, 2015, quoting reference number 2015- 101239 to: