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City of VernonRecreation Programmer Job Requisition JR-2026-254 Recreation Programmer (Temporary) (Open) Job Family CUPE Start Date 2026-09-09 End Date 2026-09-24 Primary Posting No External Posting URL https://vernon.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernon-Career_EXT/job/Recreation-Centre-Facility/Recreation-Programmer--Temporary-_JR-2026-254 Internal Closing Date September 17, 2026 External Closing Date September 24, 2026 Hourly Rate 46.09 Minimum Weekly Hours 35 Worker Sub-Type Fixed Term (Under 1 Year) (Fixed Term) Location Recreation Centre Facility Time Type Full time Supervisory Organization Active Living Team Note: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.Temporary. Twelve (12) month term. Reporting to the Manager, Recreation Services, this position, assesses community recreation programming needs and interests, designs and develops programs to meet those needs, meets with community user groups and the public to receive feedback on programs and/or program proposals, hires contractors to deliver programs, coordinates, schedules and evaluates community recreation programs, special events and activities at a variety of facilities.Duties Include:Program Development Develops, implements, schedules and maintains programs and evaluates a wide variety of recreation programs, special events and activities. Develops and creates the overall marketing plan for programs utilizing all media sources. Creates ad layout and design and performs desktop publishing for flyers, brochures and semi annual Leisure Guides. Works with a wide range of community groups, and School Districts to provide a variety of recreation services and effective use of community and school facilities. Maintains records of registrations, attendance, revenues and expenditures; makes periodic reports for programs. Establishes facility, equipment and material requirements; maintains inventory, coordinates the care and storage of required equipment. Enforces rules and regulations ensuring participants safety. Organizes and conducts educational clinics and workshops. Solicits partnerships and sponsorships to assist with the operation of programs and the generation of additional revenue. Facility Booking and Operation Receives requests for gymnasium bookings, schedules bookings, and ensures staff are scheduled to cover rentals and scheduled programs. Collects rental documents, liability insurance, and revenues from rental groups. Gives direction to Custodial staff regarding the set up and take down of equipment and cleaning of facilities consistent with scheduling and programming needs. Requests maintenance and/or repair of facilities to ensure public safety is maintained. Reviews bids and prepares written or oral recommendations for maintenance and minor repair work in the gymnasiums and weight room. Contract Supervision Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, schedules, supervises, disciplines and directs the activity of contract staff and volunteers for assigned programs. Approves payment of program staff for services rendered. 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 de