Recreation Programmer (Temporary)

Facility Booking and Operation

Contract Supervision

Other Related Duties

• Investigates problems, complaints, and inquiries from the public and others and ensures appropriate and/or corrective action is taken.
• Recommends changes in policies to achieve assigned objectives based on detailed knowledge of the department’s capabilities.
• Prepares written reports for the Manager, Recreation Services.
• Prepares and submits provisional, annual and revised operating and capital budgets, and ensures that approved budgets are properly administered and controlled.
• Works closely with other City departments providing for the most cost effective use of divisional resources.
• Approves invoices and vouchers for payment of services provided and overseen by this position.
• Sits on or chairs various committees in the community as required.
• Researches and develops grant applications to support funding of recreation programs and services or grant positions.
• Work with Recreation Services staff to maximize use of facilities and programs.

Required Education and Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sport, Preschool and Fitness equipment.
• A thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods and procedures of parks and recreation services.
• Ability to work both independently, cooperatively, and in a team atmosphere.
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proficient in desktop publishing software, used in the creation of promotional materials and the semi-annual Leisure Guide.
• Ability to deal effectively with the general public on a variety of matters pertinent to Parks and Recreation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work varied hours as necessary to meet the requirements for attending community organization meetings along with required functions and facility events.
• Knowledge of various activities, games and sports in the area of programming in which they will be involved.
• Knowledgeable of principles of risk management, ensuring participants, volunteers and staff safety.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Fitness or Preschool Leader, Certified Coach.

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