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Recreation Programmer

Posted on: Jun 11, 2024

Summary

Welcome to the City of 100 Hellos! We are a welcoming and inclusive community and one of the most culturally diverse communities in Alberta, with a population of 14,451 and another 11,000 in the surrounding area. We have a vibrant and friendly business community, a range of ethnic restaurants and a myriad of recreational opportunities. The Brooks area offers a diverse landscape; we have pristine farms, beautiful lakes and a huge valley of hills and hoodoos!

Why work with us? We take pride in our culture, work-life balance, personal and professional growth and teamwork. We are professional, supportive, fun, dedicated, diverse, warm and welcoming! Our employees receive many benefits, some of which are being able to participate in gym memberships and educational opportunities. Please view our City of Brooks Careers Corner page for more details.

Position Overview:

The City of Brooks requires one (1) Full-Time Recreation Programmer (30 hours/week) in the Recreation Services Department. The Recreation Programmer reports directly to the Recreation Program Coordinator and assists in the daily implementation of programs for the residents of the City of Brooks. This is a Full-Time permanent position will start immediately upon finding the right candidate.

The Recreation Programmer reports directly to the Recreation Program Coordinator and is responsible for carrying out the directives provided. The Recreation Programmer implements and oversees various programs, services, activities, and/or special events that meet the needs and interests of the residents of the City of Brooks and the surrounding Region. In the absence of the Recreation Program Coordinator, the Recreation Programmer reports in detail the outcomes for each program.

The Recreation Programmer will also take the lead in the planning and delivery of the summer day camp program. Such responsibilities will specifically include budget development, program development, registrations, marketing, staff scheduling, and direct leadership of youth in this program.

Key Responsibilities

Role Details & Responsibilities:

Makes recommendations for program improvements to fill identified needs
Maintains ongoing communication with community members, user groups and program participants to ensure participant expectations are understood and met;
Assists the Recreation Program Coordinator to ensure recreation programming information is marketed and made available to the Region;
Assists the Recreation Program Coordinator in evaluating the effectiveness of existing programs and recommends changes as required;
Plans, coordinates, delivers, markets and facilitates Summer Day Camps over an 8-week period. This includes preparing daily and weekly activity schedules and lead (when required) a variety of crafts, games, sports, storytelling, sport and recreation activities;
Assists in the long-range planning and budgeting for areas of responsibility;
Assists with the planning, coordination, marketing and implementation of other activities and programs including, but not limited to, Brooks Soccer Club, Youth Nights, and Adult Recreation Leagues;
Assists with special event planning coordination and implementation, including Family Day, Canada Day, tournaments and others;
Works shift work and weekends as per the operational schedule of the department;
Gathers sponsorships and fundraising and general donations for programs and events;
Provides leadership and supervision to program participants of all ages;
Completes evaluations regarding programs and provides recommendations for future programs and/or reports as required;
Supervises, leads and participates fully in programming activities as required;
Assists with and facilitates in regional programs and competitions;
Supervises summer, casual employees, and volunteers;
Monitors the use of equipment and facilities to ensure they are being used properly responds to, or forwards on, complaints/conflicts/issues that arise;
Records information on and reports regarding community programs, numbers of participants, equipment and facility use;
Ensures that all programs and activities are implemented according to relevant legislation, policies and procedures; and,
Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Requirements:

Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
Experience in community-based programming is an asset
Standard First Aid, CPR certification and WHMIS Certificate to be obtained within one (1) year of commencing employment;
Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines;
Coaching or leadership training and experience;
Strong leadership, supervisory and coaching skills and experience;
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required;
Ability to work under limited supervision;
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports;
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters;
Class 5 Drivers’ License.

Job Type

No job type mentioned.

Employer Contact

Name: https://brooks.bamboohr.com/careers/302
Email: HR@Brooks.ca

Salary Range

Compensation & Benefits: The City of Brooks offers a competitive salary and benefits package with this position falling within the scope of the Collective Agreement between the City of Brooks and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1032. The Collective Agreement including wages can be found online at www.brooks.ca. The 2024 starting wage rate for this position is $23.89 per hour. This position is based on a thirty (30.00) hour work week, which includes shift work and sporadic hours and is susceptible to evenings and weekend work. The successful candidate will also receive a free family membership to the JBS Canada Centre during their term of employment. A clean criminal record check and commercial drivers abstract is a pre-employment offer requirement for the City of Brooks. The City of Brooks thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Brooks is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, trains, pays, and promotes employees fairly and equally regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, or physical status.

Closing Date

July 31, 2024

Posting ID: 21074