City Of Guelph Looking for Recreation Coordinator, General Programs (temporary, for up to 12 months) at Guelph, Ontario, Canada Full Time

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

Resumes are being accepted for the temporary position of Recreation Coordinator, General Programs with the Culture and Recreation Department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Programs and Community Development, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of general interest recreation programs and services. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

Hours of Work

35 hours per week; 7 hours per day. Occasional evening and weekend shifts will be required.

For the purpose of special events, community outreach, public facility bookings and program registrations, employees in Culture and Recreation may work alternate hours, given two weeks’ advance notice, but shall not be scheduled for more than seven (7) consecutive hours per day, five (5) consecutive days per week, between the hours of 700am and 100am.

Your role

• Assess community needs and requirements for programs and services, including demographic analysis of population changes and projected growth in Guelph, to ensure the availability of recreation programs that are viable in the community and responsive to community needs.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate recreation programs and services that focus on community needs and are consistent with the Department’s mission and the corporate vision, direction, values and behaviours.
• Prepare and monitor program operating budgets; provide input and expert advice on operating budgets related to Recreation Services.
• Assess equipment/program supply needs and initiate purchasing processes.
• Maintain a current and thorough knowledge of all trends and best practices as they relate to recreation programming.
• Assist in leading, recruiting, training, mentoring and evaluating program staff.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with community groups, outside agencies, organizations and other City staff to deliver programs and services and attend meetings as required.
• Seek and develop funding proposals that support the work plan of Recreation Services.
• Prepare and assemble seasonal program brochure data and other marketing initiatives for recreation programs and special events.
• Assists in the implementation of the registration system and process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a College Diploma and/or University Degree in Recreation or a related field and 2-3 years’ experience coordinating recreation and community development initiatives. Candidates with an equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• A valid “G” driver’s licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills with sound judgment and decision making skills.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering programs through a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lens.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to create meaningful, relevant, and inclusive program offerings.
• Leadership skills with the ability to provide effective work direction, training, guidance and support to staff.
• Skills in program evaluation, improvement, and enhancement.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders, and the general public
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable regulations.
• Experience with XPlor, JDE and WAM would be an asset.
• Self-directed to identify community recreation needs.
• A high degree of thoughtfulness & diplomacy to work effectively with committees & diverse communities.
• Team player with the ability to work well with part-time city staff and Community Partners
• Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR/AED/First Aid certificate.
• A satisfactory police record/vulnerable sector check will be required at the time of job offer.

Rate

$32.54 – $39.96 per hour

How To Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by October 31, 2023. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.