Recreation Programmer II - REPOST

at  The City of Vancouver

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education 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 tact and consistency.
• 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
• Ability to meet local area travel and transportation needs to meet the operational requirements of the Board of Parks and Recreation.
• Ability to communicate in a second language other than English would be considered an asset.

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.
Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400)
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Position Start Date: December, 2024
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-020: $35.72 to $42.04 per hour
Application Close: November 15, 2024
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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MAIN PURPOSE AND FUNCTION

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 programming.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans 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 assigned