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recreation coordinator
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Coordinator - Leisure Services (Aquatics)
Posted on November 29, 2024 by Employer details City of Richmond
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The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our visionto be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.People l Excellence l Leadership l Team l InnovationImagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. 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.Coordinator - Leisure Services (Aquatics)OverviewReporting to the Program Manager, Aquatics & Facility Operations, this position carries out a variety of administrative work in planning, developing, coordinating and administering recreation service activities, programs and facilities operations for an assigned geographic area of Richmond or within a specific field of activity for the community-at-large. This position supervises and provides leadership to a variety of staff, including Community Facility Coordinator(s), Recreation Facility Clerk(s), Building Service Worker(s), and other staff and volunteers. Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Liaising and consulting with a Community Association or Society and their respective Council Liaison, other community partners, service providers, and stakeholders, and providing information and resources as required. Preparing, analyzing and forecasting City & Community Association/Society budgets. Developing and overseeing contracts, and minor and major capital projects, in collaboration with other City departments. Preparing reports, memos, emails and other correspondence for a wide range of internal and external clients. Developing and promoting community support, engagement and involvement in recreation programs, services and events. Providing support, guidance and direction to a team to deliver public recreation programs, services and events. Ensuring that the objectives and requirements of the Division, Department and respective Community Association or Society are being met, while addressing community needs and interests. Supervising, developing, mentoring, and providing feedback to a group of staff, and including input into performance conversations as required. Overseeing and/or participating in the hiring, recruitment and training of staff, instructors and volunteers.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Experience planning, organizing and overseeing public recreation programs, services and events, including but not limited to risk management, site logistics, staffing/volunteer coordination and promotion. Ability to develop and promote a diverse range of community interest and involvement in the recreation programs, services and events provided while striving for continuous improvement. Sound understanding of the principles, practices, objectives and philosophy of community recreation and of those used in the management and operation of recreational facilities, as well as the trends and leading practices. Knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work performed. Knowledge of the recreational needs and interests of the citizens in the assigned geographic area or community-wide field of activity. Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment and working in partnership with non-profit organizations. Knowledge of hiring, recruitment and training processes for staff, instructors and volunteers. Ability to supervise, assign, coordinate and delegate the work of staff groups, and assist or provide guidance to staff as required. Ability to liaise, consult and provide advisory services to a non-profit Community Association or Society. Ability to courteously an- LocationRichmond, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$49.31HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99889
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