Leisure Program Supervisor

**Section**: Recreation Services
**Division**: Leisure Services
**Department**: Community Development
**Initial Reporting Location**: Tom Davies Square

**Job Status**: Permanent position

**Affiliation**: Non union
**Hours of Work**: 70 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: Some evening and weekend work required

**The start date will follow the selection process.**

**Main Function**: Responsible for the coordination, planning, promotion, and delivery of City of Greater Sudbury (CGS) wide leisure programs.

**Characteristic Duties**: Under the direction of the Manager of Recreation Services and the day-to-day direction of a Recreation Co-ordinator.
- Select, train, supervise and discipline staff. Ensure that all staff understand and comply with CGS policies.
- Assist with planning, promotion and delivery of leisure programs, special events and sport tournaments through direct and indirect contact and liaison with community organizations and schools.
- Make recommendations for continuous improvement of leisure programs and training.
- Plan and make the necessary arrangements for the in-house training courses.
- Maintain a safe program site and follow all safety and accident prevention regulations.
- Ensure that sufficient supplies and equipment are available.
- Coordinate the maintenance, cleanliness, and security at all program locations. Report all damages, accidents, and incidents to the appropriate staff.
- Coordinate and maintain accurate attendance records and program reports.
- Prepare weekly payroll of all program staff and submit same for approval.
- Conduct job performance appraisals, salary reviews and discipline in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreement.
- Evaluate and manage the job performance of employees, as required. Act as management’s representative in the grievance procedure in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreement.
- Provide assistance, support, and leadership to program staff. Attend and/or schedule meetings, as required.
- Assist in the planning, implementing and evaluation of Leaders in Training (LIT) and Counsellor in Training (CIT) programs and supervise participants.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**

**Education and Training**:

- Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education, plus successful completion of an additional one (1) to two (2) years of post-secondary education in a related discipline (e.g., Recreation, Teaching, etc.).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a CPR and First Aid Certificate.

**Experience**:

- A minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience including overseeing recreational programming.

**Knowledge of**:

- Best practices within areas of responsibility.

**Abilities To**:

- Work independently with a minimum of supervision.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with community partners and volunteers.
- Demonstrate effective communication, public relations and problem-solving skills.
- Understand and meet the needs of customers.
- Work evenings and weekends, as required.
- Demonstrate ability to supervise, train and lead staff.

**Personal Suitability**:
Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

**Language**:

- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.

**Other Requirements**:

- May require the use of a personal or CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.
- Provide, at own cost, a Criminal Records Check.

**Leadership Competencies: Tactical Coordination and Direction (I)**:
**Competency**

**Competency Definition**

**Level**

**Level Definition**

**Shaping the Future**

Innovation

Take a creative approach to problems or issues, “think outside the box”, go beyond the conventional, and explore creative uses of resources.

3

Proposes innovative ideas

Judgment and Decision Making

Make sound decisions involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk.

2

Assimilates and interprets data to make competing decisions

**Delivering Business Results**

Collaboration

Work and communicate collaboratively within City of Greater Sudbury to create alignment within and across teams and groups.

3

Collaborates beyond one’s area

Customer/Citizen Focus

The desire to work closely with internal and external customers to meet and exceed their expectations.

2

Addresses underlying customer/stakeholder needs

Planning, Coordination & Execution

Plan and coordinate work to achieve desired results on a consistent basis.

3

Coordinates activities involving others within one’s team

**Aligning People & Teams**

Holding Self & Others Accountable

Hold