Recreation Programmer II - City of Vancouver, Vancouver

Your impact

As part of City of Vancouver jobs, this supervisory and recreation programming position assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of community recreation programs covering the Preschool and Children's portfolio at West End Community Centre. The role also oversees daycamps, works closely with the CCA Children's Coordinator position, directs segments of approved community recreation programs, provides guidance to community program committees, and acts for a superior on an assigned shift.

• Identifies and reports on a segment of the overall community centre recreation programming and assumes responsibility for coordinating and directing same in one or more areas.
• Makes recommendations on the development, implementation and discontinuation of recreation programs and events.
• Provides guidance and information to community groups and committees related to the work performed; promotes interest and participation in program activities; establishes and maintains liaison with agencies and community groups.
• Recruits, instructs and directs group leaders, contracted instructors, part-time staff and volunteers, and supervises the work of other full-time and part-time staff involved in approved recreation programs, provides an orientation to same. Oversees and schedules Program Assistant IIs.
• In consultation with peers, arranges for and schedules space within the assigned facilities or area; participates in the review of centre policies and procedures.
• Monitors programs, keeps statistical records and prepares narrative evaluations of programs.
• Maintains a variety of operating, and administrative records, provides cost and revenue estimates for a segment of the community centre recreation programs and assists in overseeing collection and accounting for admissions and fees for same.
• Oversees seasonal budgets related to program areas and provides input into annual CCA budget preparations.
• Initiates requisitions for materials and equipment within budgetary limits and arranges for the disposal of unsafe, worn or obsolete equipment.
• Prepares publicity material for the promotion of programs or events.
• Enforces rules and regulations and deals consistently and tactfully with groups or individuals who fail to observe these and acts in the absence of a superior, on an assigned shift.

What you'll bring

Candidates interested in City of Vancouver careers must meet specific educational, knowledge, and licensing requirements to qualify for this community-focused role.

• Post-secondary degree in Recreation or a related discipline and sound experience related to the work; OR, completion of a post-secondary degree in any discipline or an approved diploma course in recreation, plus considerable experience related to the work.
• Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of a planned community recreation program.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and practices involved in conducting community recreation programs.
• Working knowledge of the policies of the Board of Parks and Recreation as applied to community recreation.
• Working knowledge of the procedures and programming requirements in at least one and preferably more of the following areas: amateur sports, physical fitness, arts and crafts, aquatics, ice surface, and social, cultural or adapted programming.
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and recreational instruction.
• The ability to organize, promote and direct others in a variety of group recreational activities.
• The ability to provide guidance to community recreation program committees and to promote interest and participation in program activities.
• The ability to recruit, instruct, provide orientation, assign, and review the work of recreational personnel.
• The ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and maintain control and exercise discipline with tact and consistency.
• The ability to maintain statistical, financial and clerical records and write reports.
• Skill in the use of recreational equipment and the performance of various recreational activities.
• Awareness and responsiveness to the dynamic social environment we support throughout our centers.
• A Police Record Check requiring the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.
• A valid B.C. driver’s license with no restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.

About the employer

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world's most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC's Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents. The City acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

Benefits

The City of Vancouver is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community it serves. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.