Programmers

• Recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, evaluation and scheduling of Wellness Centre Attendants, Personal Trainers, and Active Living Program and Fitness Instructors
• Purchases program supplies & equipment
• Assists in the marketing and promotion of recreation services
• Maintains accurate sport and fitness program related statistics and records
• Plan and implement recreation programs and activities, including group fitness and personal training

Source: City of Courtenay Job Posting

Hourly salary: $29.65

Source: City of Courtenay Job Posting

Education and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Recreation from a recognized educational institution, or equivalent education and experience
• Current First Aid Emergency Level – Industry and CPR Level A & C
• BCRPA Group Fitness Certification, weight room and or personal training designation or equivalent
• Sound (3 years) experience in the delivery of community recreational programs
• Some (minimum 2 years) supervisory experience
• Experience with recreation software, programming and scheduling applications
• Experience as a fitness instructor, personal trainer or related profession

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, time-management, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Team player and can work independently
• Strong technical skill in computer software applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel & recreation. software
• Strong leadership skills and abilities to provide and promote positive values and recreational benefits

Source: City of Courtenay Job Posting

• Plan, assign, supervise, check the work of and train a moderate sized group of aquatic subordinates, conduct performance evaluations, make recommendations regarding discipline, and participate in the hiring of same
• Direct and participate in the work of one or more staff engaged in maintenance, custodial, and clerical/cashiering tasks.
• Schedule, evaluate and recommend changes to instructional and recreational aquatic programs and develop and implement new programs of instruction
• Conduct advanced life saving and instructors training and administer required certification examinations
• Answer enquiries and handle complaints of patrons and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts
• Act for a superior within defined limits of authority and action
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records related to the work.

Source: City of Delta Job Posting

Hourly salary range: $29.02 – $34.12

Source: City of Maple Ridge Job Posting

Education and Experience

• Completion of a post-secondary program in Recreation or related field at a recognized institution and sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Aquatics programming experience

Certifications

• Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.
• National Lifeguard Pool Certificate.
• Lifesaving Instructor Certificate.
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer Certificate or National Lifeguard Instructor Certificate.
• Standard First Aid.
• CPR Level “C”/AED Certificate.
• Pool Operator Level I Certificate

• Participate in the planning and development of policies and procedures specific to the fitness centre and walking track
• Ensure safety for fitness facility users and staff by implementing and following facility policies/procedures
• Ensure appropriate use of fitness centre and walking track portion of the facility by facility users and guests and enforce facility guidelines and rules
• Supervise facility users in usage of fitness equipment, cardiovascular training equipment and sign in sheets used for booking the equipment
• Fitness program planning, implementation and evaluation. Including, but not limited to, develop of lesson plans, development of session schedules, set up and take down of fitness equipment required for programs and class instruction
• Ensure that fitness activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for the quality management, health & safety, legal stipulations and general duty of care
• Interfaces with other functional areas of the facility or areas outside of the facility
• Serve as an information resource for health and fitness program inquiries
• Assists with payments for admissions, membership and facility bookings if required
• Assess community needs, explore new opportunities, research program trends and implement appropriate community programs
• Maintains and develops partnerships for programming both internal and external to achieve effective alliances for enhancement of the facility and programs
• Develops creative concepts to increase use of fitness centre and walking track and present to the manager for presentation to the public

Annual salary range: $32,000 – $38,000.

Education and Experience

• A current BCRPA or other certifying body’s Fitness Theory and Group Exercise.
• Degree/diploma/certificate in Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology or equivalent is an asset.
• Previous municipal work experience or fitness related experience is an asset.
• Resistance Training and/ or Older Adult Specialty Certification is an asset. Other specialty certifications and training are a definite asset

Skills

• Exceptional customer service focus.
• Excellent organization skills
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Strong communication, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Independent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and team building skills to develop a positive working environment where staff can excel in meeting the needs of facility users.
• General knowledge of fitness equipment and usage is required
• Municipal work experience in an asset
• Standard First Aid with CPR “C” and AED
• Valid Driver’s License
• R.C.M.P Criminal Record Check
• Current Drivers Abstract

• Creates, plans, implements and evaluates recreation programs, services and special events.
• Recruits, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates program leadership staff. Coordinates training activities for leadership staff.
• Schedules and coordinates programs, facilities and leadership staff.
• Evaluates the program instructional staff and the perceived program quality as described through program evaluations completed by participants.
• Completes community and user need analysis as appropriate.
• Develops and implements a marketing and promotional plan for their program area with their supervisor’s approval.
• Prepares program brochure copy and other program advertising.
• Prepares draft budget estimates for specific programs and/or facility area in conjunction with supervisor.
• Maintains and operates within program budget as directed.
• Makes routine program purchases.
• Ensures effective use of public resources by making recommendations to supervisor to optimizing program enrollment and facility use.
• Provides leadership in promoting customer service and public relations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Source: District of Saanich Job Posting

Hourly salary: $34.99 per hour plus 13% in lieu of benefits

Source: District of Saanich Job Posting

Education and Experience

• Two year post-secondary diploma in recreation, leisure studies or a related field
• Two years of experience in program planning and staff supervision
• Program specialty certification where required

Certifications

• A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence
• Occupation First Aid Level II as required.

• Participates with Community Services Department teams on a variety of topical initiatives
• The planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of community special events
• Provides leadership, training and supervision for instructors and program leaders
• Monitors special areas as required to ensure that safe practices and rules are followed
• Liaises with community groups and service providers
• Instruction in specialized programs may be required

Hourly salary range: $28.55 to $33.61 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits

Education

• Completed post-secondary education in Recreation, Leadership, Social Sciences, or Kinesiology, supplemented by some experience in recreation work, or an equivalent combination of education or experience

Skills

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, supplies, equipment and facilities required for various community recreation activities
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of staff and volunteers
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members and the public
• Knowledge of leadership and techniques of instruction
• Excellent customer service delivery and problem-solving ability. Strong written and verbal communication skill
• A Class 5 driver’s license valid in the Province of British Columbia is required. Class 4 unrestricted driver’s license is desired.

• Assist with the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a variety of community-based recreation, social and cultural programs
• Planning and implementation of smaller programs under
• Recruiting, training and evaluating instructors and volunteers; promoting interest and participation in programs; provide customer service to patrons and the public
• Prepare and maintain records and reports

Annual salary: $77,301.00

Recreation Programmer – Maggie

Q: Tell me about yourself and how you came to this profession.

A: After high school, I applied for a job as a day camp leader, so i was 18 and I’ve worked in the field since then. I’m now 43, so it’s been more than 20 years. It just sort of morphed into becoming a recreation programmer. Even in elementary school I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. Then as I went through high school, I played a lot of team sports and was very athletic. When i went to Langara, I played basketball and [studied] human performance, thinking that I was going to become a PE teacher. All through college and university, I worked in recreation to help offset the cost of school. So I went all the way through, ended up not going through Human Kinetics at UBC, I just went into [the] Arts program. So I thought I could teach geography and my secondary subject would be PE. So the dream was still to become a PE teacher. Then I just fell in love with recreation, I went from a day camp leader to an instructor to doing Program Assistant work; working with seniors as a senior worker. I worked at special events and then when it came time to enroll in the PDP Education program, I was already stable within recreation. So it seemed like a natural fit, I didn’t fulfill my education to teach. I just stuck with recreation and I’m really glad I have now. So this is a little different from teaching, but I still get to work with people from Preschoolers to seniors, I’m still having that relationship building. I love the flexibility, work-life balance and scheduling, so I’m really glad I made this choice.

Q: What does a day in your life look like?

A: It’s kind of all over the place. I do quite a bit of administrative work. Contacting instructors through phone or email. I create the brochure. So the brochure has all the programs in it. I create the program, hire instructors and see the execution of the program. Follow through with feedback. Look at statistics to see if the program should be offered again, and if no need within the community, then look at what can replace that program. Meeting the public, seeing what they’re interested in to see what new programs can be created. Having community connection. Working with instructors, providing them the best customer service so that they can provide the best customer service to our clientele. Ensuring that I am. Supporting the front desk. Working with association board. Vancouver is unique because we have volunteer boards to work in partnership to provide programs to the community

Q: What is one of your favorite programs and why?

A: My favourite program would be Social Tuesdays with the Seniors. I enjoy working with seniors. This is planned by the Seniors Committee, which I sit on, and involves patrons from the community. Every single Tuesday we come up with a different activity. Activities range from social to physical recreation. Anything that brings people together socially. I get to create programs for them but also get to be a part of the programs and build connections with them. I get to do both worlds. I do the programming, work with the seniors and see the execution of the program. I reap the rewards of seeing the seniors enjoying what I’ve programmed

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Kinesiology or a related discipline. Courses in community recreation, customer service, early childhood education, and local government administration would be an asset;
• BCRPA or equivalent certifications in aquatic fitness, fitness theory, group fitness;
• Past experience working in Aquatics and a valid National Lifeguard Certificate is preferred;
• Working knowledge of the principal objectives of organized community recreation;

Skills

• Excellent computer skills, including a high proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel;
• Familiarity with recreational point of sale systems (ACTIVE);
• Ability to read, interpret and understand regulating and governing acts related to local government, community recreation services and facilities;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written skills, with the ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to prepare well written technical and administrative reports;
• Must possess a Valid Driver’s License.

• Be in accordance with all Provincial standards, policies and procedures to develop and deliver a variety of age-appropriate activities that have a high impact, and are enriching,
• Demonstrate by example and communicate effectively to enforce safety regulations to all ages and skill levels and to assist children and staff when applicable.
• Interact directly with children while guiding and redirecting situations when conflicts arise.
• Establish and maintain positive daily communication with all parents.
• Ensure physical and emotional needs of children are met and manage behaviors according to procedure.
• Assist with the planning and implementing of a consistent child centered program
• Maintain a safe, neat, orderly and clean environment of all activity areas and washrooms ensuring that they meet or exceed standards.
• Demonstrate and role model appropriate behavior at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and to be appropriately prepared for all activities.
• Attend all staff training and regular program development meetings as required.

Hourly salary: $16.00+ (dependent on qualifications)

Education and Experience

• Training and/or experience with children and/or youth and families in a group care/recreational setting.
• Leadership/Coaching – Ability to direct and develop performance of others to achieve desired result.
• Child care related First Aid/CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Other

• Physical ability to perform the tasks and up to date vaccinations
• Compliance with BC’c Immunization and TB control programs
• BC Class 4 Driver’s License (or willingness to obtain)