Recreation Programmer (Open to current City of Victoria employees only)

The Corporation of The City of Victoria • Victoria, BC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinate and participate in the direct programming of one or more specific program areas and special events within the Recreation and Community Development Division. The role involves planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs and special events, drafting program information for seasonal brochures, and making recommendations for marketing initiatives. The position also provides input into program policies and procedures, coordinates facility use, and ensures equipment safety. Budget management, including routine purchases and preparing draft budget estimates, is a key responsibility. The role also involves preparing grant submissions, coordinating and evaluating program staff, and liaising with community groups and associations. Additionally, the programmer selects and coordinates contract instructors, responds to inquiries and complaints, and performs related duties.

Requirements

• College Diploma in Recreation Leisure studies or related field. (2 years)
• Standard First Aid (20 hours)
• CPR Level C (8 hours)
• Required to obtain vulnerable sector criminal record clearance.
• 2 years of related experience.
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working level operation of current City word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Understand and apply the techniques of municipal recreation program design and delivery.
• Direct the work of assistants.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Represent the City to the public and outside agencies.
• Work safely.

Nice To Haves

• May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate recreation programs and special events such as sports, outdoor recreation, social recreation, fitness, ice and arts programming.
• Draft program information for seasonal brochure distribution and make recommendations on other marketing initiatives.
• Provide input to the development of program policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the use of facilities and work with facility maintenance to ensure equipment safety.
• Maintain and operate within program budget as detailed and make routine program purchases.
• Prepare draft budget estimates for specific programs and/or facility areas.
• Provide input into capital budget requests for programs and services.
• Provide input to purchasing process where applicable.
• Prepare grant submissions for program enhancements or pilot projects.
• Co-ordinate, review and evaluate the work of various program staff (up to 3 FTE) and facilities.
• Ensure procedures and established performance and safety standards are met.
• Provide input to employee performance appraisals.
• Assist with and/or develop and deliver in-house training sessions.
• Complete time sheets.
• Liaise with various community groups and associations to promote recreation program and services.
• Participate in various related internal and external committees.
• Select and coordinate the work of program contract instructors.
• Review of work carried out by program contractor instructors as required to ensure compliance with contract specifications and safety standards.
• Respond to enquiries and complaints from staff and the public/user groups regarding programming and scheduling.
• Provide facilitation between user groups as needed.
• Perform related duties where qualified.

Benefits

• Plus 15% in lieu of benefits
• Auxiliary status employees will be paid an additional 15% in lieu of vacation, holiday, sick leave beyond the statutory requirement, and other benefits, per the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree