Job Description

Position Title: Recreation Programmer

Reports To: Recreation Coordinator

Manager: Manager of Parks, Recreation & Facilities

Department: Parks, Recreation and Facilities

Division: Planning and Infrastructure

Position Summary

The Recreation Programmer is responsible for the development, delivery, and promotion of recreation, leisure, and sport programs and activities to foster a healthy lifestyle for all community residents. This role involves planning, organizing, and executing programs for diverse age groups, and ensuring effective communication and marketing of these programs.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Recreational Program Management

Develop, implement and facilitate a variety of sport, recreation, and leisure programs for community members of all ages.

Ensure programs are safe, inclusive, and aligned with the organization's vision.

Evaluate program effectiveness and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Oversee the training and development of program staff.

Communicate and promote program details to users and community members.

Partner with community organizations to organize programming.

Undertake other duties as required

Marketing and Advertising

Create promotional materials including flyers, social media content, and bi-annual program guides.

Develop and maintain a strong online presence to attract program participation.

Participant Engagement

Build and maintain positive relationships with program participants, volunteers, and community partners.

Liaise with users to provide support and education on proper techniques and equipment or facility use.

Administrative Duties

Maintain accurate records of program attendance, budgets, and evaluations.

Assist the Recreation Coordinator with administrative tasks related to programming.

Prepare financial and program reports for activities and programs.

Ensure proper storage, management, and supply of equipment used for programming activities.

Track data on activities and community programs.

Customer Service Support

Cooperate with customer service staff in recreation facilities and provide support as needed.

Provide coverage of the Recreation Reception Desk function as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Post-secondary education in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, Business or related field.

Experience

Minimum of 1-2 years of Recreation related experience including Programming experience.

Other

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Satisfactory Driver's Abstract

Standard First Aid, CPR, AED

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

Competencies

Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge of community recreation programs, and services.

Proficient with scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills:

Community development, strategic planning and team management skills.

Excellent organizational skills, ability to set goals and work priorities, manage diverse projects and duties simultaneously, while meeting timelines.

Strong time management skills are essential.

Ability to work independently with confidential and sensitive matters.

Professional demeanour with excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).

To be effective in this position, an individual will:

Demonstrate integrity: honesty, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

Display a strong commitment to serving the community.

Aim for excellence, striving for the highest quality in all that you do.

Be respectful to others and treat them the way you would want them to treat you.

Maintain transparency and open communication within the organization, as well as between the community and the Town's government.

Working Conditions

Varying levels of physical effort, including moderate lifting (up to 25 kg), sitting, walking, standing, pushing and pulling, reaching, and carrying. Repetitive motion of office tasks.

May interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives.

Details pertaining to the physical demands of the position can be found in the Physical Demands Analysis included with the Town's Health & Safety Program.

Health and Safety

Provide our community with quality services in a responsible manner within a healthy environment.

Ensure the Town of Ponoka's health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices are followed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

Recruitment

Position status: Full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent, AUPE

7.5 hours per day, days, evenings and weekends

Salary range: $29.05 - $33.68 per hour

Benefits: Full benefits package including group life insurance, dental, extended health care and a flex health and wellness account.

Participation in Local Authorities Pension Plan

Paid vacation

Annual clothing allowance

Closing date: open until suitable candidate found

Application: Access opportunity on www.ponoka.ca or www.indeed.ca to submit application information.

The Town of Ponoka thanks all applicants in advance, however, only those being considered will be contacted

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.05-$33.68 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Wellness program
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ponoka, AB T4J 1G5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Recreation Programming: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person