Recreation Programmer II

Requisition ID: 43803 

Organization

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 and environmentally sustainable cities. 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, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace.  Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function
This is supervisory and recreation programming work in assisting in the development, coordination and implementation of a community recreation program related to preschool and children. 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 as uperior 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 interms of attainment of desired results and services rendered.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies and reports on a segment of the overall community centre recreation programming and assumes responsibility for coordinating and directing same in one or more areas.
• 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, contracted instructors, part-time staff and volunteers, and supervises the work of other full-time and part-time staff involved in approved recreation programs, provides an orientation to same.
• Oversees and schedules Program Assistant IIs and Program Assistant IIIs.
• 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 ofunsafe, 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 toobserve these and acts in the absence of a superior, on an assigned shift.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
   

Qualifications
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.
• 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 procedures and programming requirements in at least one and preferably more ofthe following areas: amateur sports, physical fitness, arts and crafts, aquatics, ice surface, and social, culturalor adapted programming
• 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.
• Awareness and responsiveness to the dynamic social environment we support throughout our centers

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.

Drivers License and Record Checks

Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14 days of this posting
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14 days of this posting
• If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

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

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: June 2025 

Position End Date: December 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-020: $35.72 to $42.04 per hour

Application Close: May 11, 2025

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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