Requisition ID: 37880

Company

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function
This is supervisory and recreation programming work in assisting in the development, coordination and implementation of a community recreation program related to preschool, children, adults, seniors and special events. An employee of this class 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. A Recreation Programmer II exercises independent judgement on matters pertaining to the development, coordination and actual implementation of approved programs but difficult or unusual problems are referred to a superior. The work is reviewed by superiors, the Park Board and the public in terms of attainment of desired results and services rendered.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifies and reports on a segment of the overall community centre recreation program and assumes responsibility for coordinating and directing same segments.
• 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, part-time staff and volunteers. Provides orientation and supervises the work of other full-time and part-time staff involved in approved recreation programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• University graduation in Recreation or a related discipline and preferably a minimum of one year's part-time experience related to the work OR completion of an approved diploma course in recreation and preferably a minimum of two years' full-time experience related to the work
• A valid B.C. Driver's License is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 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.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid Class BC Driver’s License and a Satisfactory driving record 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.
• 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.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: March, 2023

Number of Positions: 2

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-020: $32.87 to $38.68 per hour

Application Close: March 5, 2023

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