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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Recreation Programmer II
Posted on November 07, 2024 by Employer details City of Vancouver
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Recreation Programmer II Main Purpose and FunctionThe 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 programming.Specific Duties/ResponsibilitiesPlans and implements 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 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, supervises, and directs program instructors, group leaders, part-time staff volunteers, and contractors; supervises the work of other full-time and part-time staff involved in approved recreation programs, provides an orientation to same 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 assignedQualification RequirementsEducation and Experience: 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: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 aquatics, or at least one more of the following areas: amateur sports, physical fitness, arts and crafts, ice surface, and social, cultural or adapted programming Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and recreational instruction. Ability to organize, promote and direct others in a variety of group recreational activities. Ability to provide guidance to aquatic user groups and to promote interest and participation in program activities. Ability to recruit, instruct, provide orientation, assign, and review the work of regular full time, regular part time and auxiliary aquatic staff Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and maintain control and exercise discipline with ta- LocationVancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$35.72HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99369
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