Opportunity Notice - Program Coordinator

Posting Date: November 18, 2022

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: Nick Smith Centre

Hours: Weekdays, Weeknights and weekends as needed.

Wage: $15.53 - $18.27 / hr

Reporting to the Program and Events Coordinator, the Program Coordinator will provide operational support to the Program and Events Coordinator by providing planning, coordination, and direct leadership to various recreational programs offered by the Recreation Department, for all segments of the community.

Main responsibility:

This position would champion the return of the Little Peoples Program, a pre-school recreational program, running weekday mornings. This position may also include after school programming, sport league coordination and major event support.

Other responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

Provide support to respective Recreation Staff including but not limited to the Program and Events Coordinator, Aquatics and Facility Services Supervisor, Director of Recreation, and facility maintenance staff.
Provide coordination of Programs in consultation with the Program Staff.
Planning and organization of activities, scheduling, basic budgeting, direct leadership of programs, facilitation of individual and group activities for a variety of recreational and sport programs offered by the Recreation Department. These programs may include, but are not limited to: volleyball, Little People’s / Pre-School programs, after school programs, ball hockey, holiday and special camps and youth programs.
Responsible to provide customer service to all users of the Nick Smith Centre facility and Recreation Programs, while always maintaining a positive and professional demeanour.
Provide general support during events, by conducting regular checks of facility equipment, and by reporting any unsafe conditions, damage, and/or vandalism to the Program and Events Coordinator and Director of Recreation.
Assist with special events setup, operation, and teardown including but not limited to assisting members of the public with directions or any inquiries they may have, preparing and operating activities for the day, grounds control, including clean-up, and other tasks as required by the specific event.
Perform work in accordance with applicable Provincial and Municipal legislations and regulations including the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, corporate strategy, and in accordance with internal policies and procedures of the Town.
Protect the health and safety of others and oneself by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, using personal protective equipment as required by the nature of the position, and attending all relevant in-services training regarding occupational health and safety.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of:

Minimum completion of Grade 11
Ability to obtain a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
Previous experience working in a team environment.
Previous employment experience planning and facilitating recreational, sport or instructional programs and activities for wide range of ages.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanour at all times when dealing with clients, staff, volunteers and the general public.
Physically capable to perform general labour and maintenance duties.
Capable of following safe work practices and procedures.
First Aid and CPR-AED Certification preferred. Previous occupational health and safety knowledge would be an asset.
Previous experience in basic budget management would be an asset.
High Five Training would be an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a Cover Letter and Resume by 3:00 PM (local time) on December 7, 2022 to Human Resources by:

Mail: Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin St. W. Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8

E-mail: hr@arnprior.ca

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email Human Resources at hr@arnprior.ca. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town is committed to maintaining an equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants.