About this role
Recreation Programmer IIRequisition ID: 46896 OrganizationVancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC?s Top Employers and Canada?s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.Main Purpose & FunctionThe 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 and Community Recreation programming.Specific Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for the overall planning and implementation of 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 Coordinates and processes the staffing and administration aspects of rental permits for the swimming pool and community centre 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, and supervises the work of other full- time and part-time staff involved in approved recreation programs, provides an orientation to same Recruits and supervises program instructors and contractors, ensures that all required operating procedures are met, including proper screening of those working with vulnerable populations 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 assignedThis position is located at Renfrew Park Pool and Lord Byng Pool, however the successful candidate must be prepared to be placed and/or accept transfers to other facilities in the organization based on operational needs.QualificationsEducation and Experience: Post-secondary degree in Recreation or a related discipline