About this role
Recreation Programmer I (Adapted Recreation)Requisition ID: 47421 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 and FunctionThis Recreation Programmer I - Access and Inclusion is responsible for assisting a supervisor in the development, coordination and implementation of adapted and accessible recreation programs and events for people with disabilities.
- The Recreation Programmer I is a position that works Citywide across departments and facilities to support the creation and expansion of programs that meet the needs of persons with disabilities, their families and networks.
- They actively uses their experience and expertise to help reduce barriers to participation.
- The Recreation Programmer I is required to plan, organize, evaluate, and report on assigned recreation programs, activities, and special events to ensure successful participation by people of all abilities.
- In addition, the Recreation Programmer I develops specific strategies to allow for the successful participation of people with disabilities into recreation programs across the city and provide training to staff on Disability Acceptance and Awareness.
- Specific Duties and Responsibilities Assists a superior in identifying and reporting on community recreation needs, with a specific focus on programs that support participation for persons with disabilities, their families and networks Makes recommendations on the development, implementation and discontinuation of recreation programs and events.
- Assumes responsibility for coordinating and directing routine recreational programs for persons with disabilities, and supporting the successful participation of people with disabilities into recreation programs across the city Provides information regarding the community recreation program to interested groups and individuals.
- Leads or instructs the public in various adapted recreation activities, including existing and new programs Participates in recruiting, instructing and directing group leaders, part-time staff and volunteers; and oversees the work of other full-time and part-time staff involved in approved recreation programs.
- In consultation with a superior, supports the development and leadership of staff training on Disability Acceptance and Awareness In consultation with a superior, arranges for and schedules space within the assigned facilities or area.
- Monitors programs, keeps statistical records and prepares narrative evaluation of programs.
- Maintains a variety of routine operating and administrative records and assists in overseeing collection of and accounting for admissions and fees.
- Initiates requisitions for materials and equipment for the approval of a superior and makes recommendations for the disposal of unsafe, worn or obsolete equipment.
- Prepares publicity material for the promotion of special programs and events.
- Enforces rules and regulations and deals consistently and tactfully with groups or individuals who fail to observe these.
Other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation and Experience Completion of post-secondary diploma or degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related discipline and some related experience in adapted recreation including working with individuals who have