Recreation Leader

6 months ago

Richmond, Canada City of Richmond BC Full time

**Recreation Leader**:
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal 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 “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada”, then please apply.

**Overview**:
This position is responsible for the organization and implementation of a variety of social, cultural, and/or recreational activities and events at the Seniors Centre in Minoru Centre for Active Living.

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

- Develop, evaluate and implement various recreation programs, activities, and special events to meet the needs of seniors.
- Market and promote recreation activities.
- Research trends and opportunities in recreation and events for seniors.
- Provide customer service to internal and external contacts.
- Provide direction to staff by allocating work, assigning tasks and monitoring work.
- Assist senior staff as required.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Knowledge of organized community recreation principles and practices, social activities, and other pursuits related to various recreational programs.
- Knowledge of the City of Richmond’s Seniors Service Plan.
- Knowledge of the recreational, social, educational and cultural interests and requirements and resources for the 55+ population. Ability to organize, coordinate, participate, and provide leadership in recreational program activities.
- Ability to research, develop and implement new program and special event ideas for 55+ programs and services.
- Ability to instruct, schedule and provide direction to part-time recreational staff and volunteers; ability to assess and evaluate staff and provide input into performance assessments Ability to effectively communicate written and orally using standard formats and styles.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports related to the work.
- Ability to monitor and track budgets.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, groups, volunteers and the general public.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands; work well under pressure; and deal with stressful situations with professionalism.
- Ability to provide effective customer service and to diffuse hostility in an effective manner.
- Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Completion of a Diploma in Community Recreation or related field is preferred. Completion of related coursework equivalent to a minimum of 1 year post-secondary is required, supplemented by a minimum of 1 year and up to and including 2 years of related community recreation experience. An equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence for the Province of British Columbia.

**Additional Information**:

- Employee Group:

- CUPE Local 718
- Position Status:

- Temporary Full-Time
- Duration of Appointment:

- 12-18 months
- Salary Range:

- $33.97 - $39.99/hr
- Hours of Work:

- Typical Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 8:15am - 5:00pm (Fridays 12:15-9:00pm), Compressed Work Week.
Flex Blocking System in Effect: This position is on a flexible-blocking schedule. Hours will be scheduled based on operational need and can include daytime, evening, weekdays and weekends shifts of varying lengths as each shift can be extended or shortened by moving blocks of time as required within the pay period. Day shifts will be scheduled if there is no operational need for evening and weekend work.
- Application Posted:

- 5/23/24
- External Closing Date:

- 6/5/24
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