Description
The City of Barrie is committed to providing excellence in municipal services for the 140,000+ citizens of this vibrant and prosperous community, one of the fastest growing and most beautiful lakefront cities in Ontario.
RECREATION PROGRAMMER - INCLUSION
TEMPORARY – 1 Year Approximately
RECREATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The successful applicant will be responsible for the following (under review):
Staff Management
- Provides guidance, support and supervision for year round casual, part-time and seasonal staff and volunteers involved in the operation of recreation programs.
- Supervises and provides guidance and support for a wide variety of part-time and seasonal staff and volunteers involved in the operation of leisure and recreation programs; including crisis support and physical/behavior interventions
- Duties include recruiting, training, orientations, in services, supervising and evaluating. Responsible for i-work and submission of weekly payroll sheets for all staff.
Financial Responsibilities
- Assists in the preparation of Recreation Services annual budget; assists in managing the budget and controlling expenditures.
- Responsible for financial accountability and viability of programs/courses
- Develops partnerships with appropriate businesses and organizations to acquire funding for various projects.
- Developing and evaluating performance measures to meet business and customer needs, including participation & utilization rates, financial targets, customer satisfaction.
- Engages in grant writing and implements fundraising projects and correlating distribution of financial assistance for support service fees
- Develop sustainable long range budgetary plans to increase accessibility while fulfilling fiscal responsibilities through innovative cost effective methods of delivering services and programs
Customer Service
- Represents the City of Barrie while acting as a resource person for community groups, organizations and agencies; meets with and works closely and co-operatively.
- Represents the City of Barrie while sitting on local and surrounding area committees related to providing services and supports for unique populations
- Identifies, develops and organizes strategies, opportunities and reduction of barriers for members of special interest groups or unique populations to participate in community groups and programs.
- Maintains effective and co-operative liaison, and exchanges information with other staff, other City departments, other municipal Recreation Departments, government agencies etc.
- Develops partnerships with appropriate businesses, social services agencies and organizations to acquire funding for various projects.
- Respond to crisis calls as it relates to participants with special needs, within all recreation program areas and provide assessment, staff support, specialized resources and program evaluation and assistance
- Provide clients with a multi systematic approach by developing specialized plans and programs with an interdisciplinary team consisting of both internal and external contributors.
- Advocate by using best practices and knowledge of related legislation to ensure all members of the community have access to a safe and positive recreation experience
- Facilitate networking between recreation, social service agencies, school boards and residents through recreation programming, events and partnerships
Administration
- Ensures the recreation department is in compliance with legislation as it relates to disabilities and access including but not limited to Human Rights Commission and AODA
- Develop and implement area specific staff development opportunities through training initiatives and program support
- Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of disabilities and related practices, ideologies and legislation
- Assess the program needs of the residents of Barrie and make recommendations to the Recreation Supervisor.
- Develop, implement, schedule, administer, promote and evaluate the programs, services and events provided for the community.
- Assumes the duties and responsibilities for the operation of a Recreation facility in the absence of the Recreation Supervisor.
- As a member of various community committees represents the City of Barrie while acting as a resource person for community groups, organizations and agencies; meets with and works closely and co-operatively with groups to identify program needs, determine programming directions etc.
- Performs various administrative functions: prepares, maintains and processes various records (e.g. time records, financial records, membership and attendance records) statistics, reports (including year-end reports), procedures manuals, etc; Purchases materials and supplies and ensures that adequate levels of materials and supplies are maintained and inventoried; receives, processes and tracks payments for programs and services
- Supporting facility construction projects related to programs facilities through providing expertise (fitness, sport, etc..)
- Responds to inquiries; provides information, explanations, assistance, etc.; handles and resolves problems and complaints; and deals with staff, programme participants and members of the public in a courteous and efficient manner to maintain a high standard of public relations at all times. Conducts and maintains positive internal and external customer service to ensure total service excellence.
- Prepares correspondence, notices, announcements, bulletins, pamphlets, brochures, guides, calendars, promotional material etc.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
Key Qualifications (under review):
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Two (2) year college diploma in recreation, disability studies or a related field.
- Successful Police Record Check with vulnerable sector check
- Standard first aid and CPR C
- BMS/CPI Certified
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Experience
- Specific program related certification as required; behavior management system, gerontology, High Five
- Four years’ experience working in the field of recreation i.e. aquatics, fitness, camps, etc., two of which includes working with people/children with various disabilities requiring behavior management techniques, physical interventions and experience with the family unit as a whole
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Excellent staff leadership skills to provide leadership to staff and volunteers.
- Computer literacy utilizing email, word processing, spreadsheet software (specifically the Microsoft Office Suite Outlook, Word, Excel. Desktop publishing software to design and produce marketing and promotional m Police Record Check with vulnerable sector check
- Working knowledge of legislation as it relates to the field of disabilities
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of various disabilities, behavior management techniques, physical interventions and family development/dynamics
Salary & Benefits
The 2014 pay range (under review) is $48,539 to $59,259 per year ($26.67/hr to $32.56/hr), based on 35 hours per week. For a full of responsibilities regarding this position, please visit our website at www.barrie.ca
Please submit your resume electronically by quoting file# T-15-11 Recreation Programmer – Inclusion (Temp 1 year) (MS Word format only; quote file number in subject line), by Tuesday, March 3, 2015 to: E-mail hrjobs@barrie.ca Human Resources Department, City of Barrie, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5.
The Corporation is seeking a friendly, personable, dedicated, enterprising and results-oriented leader. The City of Barrie provides a dynamic operating environment and working conditions. We thank all applicants and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and will be used to determine employment eligibility. Questions regarding collection should be directed to the Human Resources Department at 705-739-4202.
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