Recreation Programmer II

City of Vancouver•Vancouver, BC

5d•CA$38 - CA$45•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Programmer II performs supervisory work and is responsible for taking the lead on recreation programming and administrative work in the development, coordination and implementation of community recreation programs and events. The position assumes responsibility for directing segments of an approved community recreation program, provides guidance and recommendations to community program committees, recruits and instructs part-time staff, schedules, evaluates and reports on programs, performs moderately complex administrative duties and acts for a superior on an assigned shift. The portfolio includes Aquatics and Community Recreation programming. This position is located at Kensington Pool, however the successful candidate must be prepared to be placed and/or accept transfers to other facilities in the organization based on operational needs.

Requirements

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 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of a planned aquatic recreation program.
Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and practices involved in conducting aquatic recreation programs.
Working knowledge of the policies of the Board of Parks and Recreations applied to aquatic 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 aquatic user groups and to promote interest and participation in program activities.
The ability to recruit, instruct, provide orientation, assign, and review the work of regular full time, regular part time and auxiliary aquatic staff
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 is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.
A valid B.C. driver’s license is required.
The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.
Local area travel and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Board of Parks and Recreation and Driver Services
Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role: Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14 days of this posting, Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14 days of this posting. If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall planning and implementation of programs and services, assumes responsibility for coordinating and directing in one or more areas
Makes recommendations on the development, implementation and discontinuation of aquatic and recreation programs and events
Coordinates and processes the staffing and administration aspects of rental permits for the swimming pool and community centre
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, 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
Recruits and supervises program instructors and contractors, ensures that all required operating procedures are met, including proper screening of those working with vulnerable populations
Responsible for the onboarding, training, education, evaluation and development of the aquatic staff team
In consultation with city wide aquatics, arranges for and schedules space within the assigned facilities or area
Participates in the review of recreation policies and procedures
Monitors programs, keeps statistical records and prepares narrative evaluations of programs
Maintains a variety of operating and administrative records, oversees annual operating budget and monthly financial reporting
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, services 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
Ability to assess the need for and initiate work requests for mechanical and/or facility repairs
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned