Sport and Recreation Program Coordinator

CLOSING DATE:

4:00 pm Monday, December 1, 2025

DEPARTMENT:

Parks, Recreation & Culture

DIVISION:

Recreation

SECTION:

Recreation Programs

REPORTS TO:

Recreation Services Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

Develops, coordinates, markets and oversees delivery of community recreation, arena and other sport programs; supervises program employees and volunteers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses and evaluates the recreational sport needs and interests of the community; develops and implements programs to meet the needs of participants of all ages as well as special interest groups
• Plans, coordinates, administers and oversees the delivery of community recreation, arena and sport recreation programs, league and facility events.
• Develops and implements marketing programs to advertise and promote arena, sport, and community recreation programs and services.
• Liaises with and provides technical and planning assistance to a variety of community organizations
• Liaises with local, provincial and federal sport associations and event organizers to maximize sport, recreation and physical literacy opportunities and foster a dynamic events community.
• Inventories and evaluates need for new equipment and program supplies and assists with acquisitions
• Prepares proposals and assists the department in obtaining Federal, Provincial and or private funding for projects designed to meet the recreational needs of the community.
• Reviews ongoing staffing and hiring needs with the Recreation Services Supervisor
• Schedules, supervises and evaluates the performance of skate shop staff, program employees and volunteers. Ensures required training is provided.
• Administers contracts for program instructors and recreation services; Coordinates volunteer recruitment.
• Liaises with other departments, sections and contractors to maintain facilities, fields and equipment
• Attends division safety talks and conducts crew safety meetings; ensures employees follow safe work procedures and have required safety training and equipment; conducts safety inspections of worksites and equipment and ensures corrective measures are taken
• Operates City vehicles (Class 4 or lesser)
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.
• Performs related duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• Diploma in Recreation Administration, Physical Education or a related field
• Valid B.C. Class 4 Driver's License
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• A.E.D. Training
• Up to date knowledge of the City's computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of programming experience
• 2 years experience managing or supervising adult or youth sports leagues or associations, which may be concurrent with the above
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current pay rate of $39.29 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

6:00 am to Midnight, Monday through Sunday, 7 hour day – 35 hour week.

(This position requires some availability outside regular working hours to support events and programs.)

**ALL DOCUMENTS MUST SUBMIT ON-LINE**

Navigate to the City's website at

Select 'I Want To', then 'Apply for', then Employment with the City'.

Click on the desired job posting displayed under 'Current Opportunities' and you will be taken to the instructions on how to apply.

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years