Job Description
Join a “Community of Communities” – the Township of Langley, home to approximately 150,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, municipal pension plan, employee wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Recreation Programmer to join our team of professionals in the Recreation Division, Recreation Programs and Services Department. Reporting to the Community Recreation Manager, in this unionized position you will apply your knowledge and experience in recreation to supervise, plan, coordinate daily activities and special events for various municipal recreation facilities. This position will appeal to applicants who are enthusiastic, organized and eager to join a team committed to providing excellent recreation opportunities in our community.
Responsibilities:
Develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate activities and special events
Promote and maintain effective communication with individuals, organizations, and special interest groups in assigned programs
Order supplies and equipment as required and ensure equipment maintenance schedules are maintained
Assist in providing information on community recreation programs and attend community meetings as required
Recruit, train, schedule and evaluate employees and contract workers
Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and oversight issues for programs budgets
Perform related work as required
Qualifications:
University graduation in recreation or a related discipline or completion of a diploma or certificate program in community recreation, or a related discipline at a recognized institution supplemented by courses related to the area of assignment, plus several years’ experience including experience in the area of the assignment
Sound knowledge of the principles, philosophy, objectives, and methods to develop and administer recreation/aquatics programs and events
Knowledge of social, cultural, and recreational needs, and the methods used in determining the needs/interests of specific target group(s)
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge in the aquatics industry and/or one or more of the following areas: amateur sports, physical fitness, arts and crafts, weight rooms, arenas, special events, social and cultural, ethnic, for all ages and abilities
Teamwork, initiative, and a strong background in all types of recreation programming including, aquatics supervision and collaborating with community groups, volunteers and participants of all ages is essential in this position
Certifications in recreation and aquatics programming, with a focus on aquatics programs are considered assets
Experience and knowledge in public recreation is considered an asset
Standard First Aid is considered an asset
This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a position of trust (Child Safety). The successful candidate will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment (note - not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment).
In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. Applications without the attached required documents below will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply:
- BC Class 5 (full-privilege) Driver’s License or equivalent driver’s license for where you reside. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record , please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License or Drivers Factor Report will not be accepted.
- Emergency First Aid and CPR C with AED certification
The rate of pay for this CUPE position is $36.49 - $40.82 per hour (5 steps, 2023 rates) plus benefits. The hours of work are non-standard hours and/or non-standard work weeks, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm.
If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit tol.ca/careers to apply.
Internal closing date for this competition: July 21, 2023
External closing date for this competition: July 27, 2023
We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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