Community Facilities Programmer

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.

Overview

This position carries out supervisory recreational work in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and administering recreation service activities, programs and facilities operations for an assigned geographical area of Richmond or within a specific field of activity for the whole community. This position is located at the Sea Island Community Centre and provides recreational programs and services to the members of the Sea Island community.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Liaison, consultative and resource services to a Community Recreation Association or Society and their Council Liaisons, other community partners, service providers, and stakeholders.
• Plan, organize, deliver, promote and evaluate activities and services within a recreational facility.
• Provide leadership, resources, expertise, and support to a staff team.
• Hire, supervise, coordinate, schedule and provide feedback to staff; may participate and provide input into more formal performance reviews as required.
• Manage and prepare the budget for various areas within the Association’s operations.
• Routinely monitor facility operations to promote the well being of patrons and staff; report facility or equipment concerns to a superior; facilitate the maintenance and the aesthetics of the building.
• Program policy identification, development and implementation.
• Prepare reports, memos, emails and other correspondence to a wide range of internal and external clients.
• Complete and administer grant applications.
• Identify and secure external funding sources.
• Create and maintain payroll records for City and Association Staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to design, implement and coordinate recreation programs in accordance with the needs, requirements and objectives of the City and community.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, objectives and philosophy of organized community recreation and of those used in the management of recreational facilities.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work performed.
• Knowledge of the recreational needs and interests of the citizens in the community-wide field or geographic area.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, supervising, and providing feedback to staff.
• Ability to recruit, interview, and onboard staff, including volunteers and other staff groups.
• Ability to delegate tasks, and coordinate and schedule the work of staff groups.
• Ability to courteously and effectively deal with the public in providing information and assistance regarding activities and programs.
• Ability to provide effective customer service and to diffuse hostility in an effective manner.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to interpret and communicate information to internal and external contacts; ability to compose various types of standard correspondence and reports.
• Ability to prepare and administer budgets.
• Ability to work both independently and interdependently while exercising sound judgement, decision-making, and initiative.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of groups, businesses, and Community association board and committee members.
• Knowledge of clerical and record keeping procedures and knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and skill in using City computer applications such as PerfectMind or a similar recreation management software.
• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• REDMS or a similar records management system.
• Satisfactory completion of Police Information Check.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Two year College Diploma in Recreation, supplemented with a minimum of 2 years up to and including 5 years related experience is required, preferably in public recreation.
• A University Degree is preferred.
• A valid Class 5 Drivers Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.
• First Aid and CPR certificate is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Additional Information:

Employee Group:

CUPE Local 718

Position Status:

Regular Part-Time

Duration of Appointment:

Ongoing

Salary Range:

$44.98 - $53.07/hr

Hours of Work:

Typical hours of work: 20 hours/week, Tuesday to Saturday

Flex Blocking System in Effect: Hours will be scheduled based on operational need and can include daytime, evening, weekdays and weeke