Program Specialist

**Job ID**: 2941
**Openings**: 1
**Jurisdiction**: CUPE Local 21
**Division**: City Planning & Community Services
**Department**: Recreation & Cultural Services
**Branch**: Community & Recreation Programs
**Location Name**: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
**Type of Posting**: Internal & External
**Employment Type**: Permanent
**Hourly Salary**: $33.63 - $37.61
**Annual Salary**: $69,605.00 - $77,842.00
**Date Posted**: June 13, 2025
**Closing Date**: July 4, 2025
Land Acknowledgement
We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree Saulteaux Dakota Nakota Lakota and Mtis Nation honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.
Equity Diversity Inclusion
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This position is responsible for a variety of aquatic leisure sport fitness and special event programs and services within the facility This position assists in ensuring the efficient and effective overall management and program operation This position reports to the Sportplex Supervisor or Leisure Centre Supervisor.
This position is tentatively scheduled to start in August.
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Ensures the development promotion implementation and evaluation of programs and services including leisure fitness aquatic sport and lifestylerelated programs. Works cooperatively with other staff in ensuring services meet the needs of facility users. Provides input and assists in coordinating the repair and replacement facility equipment in consultation with Corporate Services Department. Participates in hiring training supervising evaluating and scheduling of program and aquatic staff. Develops and recommends staff orientation customer service and other training as required. Develops and recommends policies and procedures for programming and scheduling in order to maintain the effective operation of the facility. Coordinates the collection and interpretation of facility program data. Prepares statistical and periodic reports. Approves requisitions expenditures and other transactions within the limits of authority and takes necessary actions to protect Civic assets against loss and waste. Provides input in the preparation and monitoring of annual operating expenditures and revenues. Assists in the development capital plans. Assists in the development of long and short range plans and objectives. Handles public inquiries and complaints. Performs related work as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Knowledge Abilities and Skills**:
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
Typically the knowledge skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of a Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies or two (2) years of postsecondary education in a degree program in Recreation Physical Activities Studies Kinesiology or related discipline coupled with two (2) years experience in aquatic service delivery and recreation facility management and operations with demonstrated ability in supervision leadership and programming. A degree in Recreation Administration or BusinessPublic Administration coupled with related recreation and facility management courses would be an asset
**WORKING/OTHER CONDITIONS**:
Must have possessed a National Lifeguarding Service award, Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor award, and a Lifesaving Instructor award within the past five (5) years (Recertification may be required based on facility and program needs). Must possess a valid drivers license and have available a vehicle for work usage a travel allowance is provided. May be required to work nonstandard hours.
**Additional Requirements**: