| Employer | City of Fernie |
| Salary | $22.70 /hr |
| Terms | This position is scheduled to end on or before September 1st, 2025. |
| Start Date | Starting on or about June 1st, 2025 |
| Requirements |
The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for a Temporary, Full Time, Recreation Program Coordinator, within the Parks and Recreation department. Employment for this position will be up to forty (40) hours per week, based on program registration, starting on or about June 1st, 2025, and will be part of CUPE Local 2093. This position is posted internally and externally concurrently. Applicants for the position must be mature, performance orientated individuals with the ability to work extremely well with others and independently with little supervision. They must work in a safe and responsible manner, and exercise good public relations, particularly with youth. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Meets BC Employment Standards minimum age requirements. • Current Standard First Aid Certification from a recognized agency* *Recognized agency – as defined by WorkSafe BC. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. |
| Duties |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Recreation Program Coordinator assists in the promotion, coordination, and delivery of summer recreation programming. The Recreation Program Coordinator will provide and maintain a safe environment that delivers fun, entertaining programs that promote recreation, creativity, and inclusivity for participants. • Assists with development, coordination and oversight of recreation programs, events, and activities. • Provides leadership and supervision for all programs, events, and Recreation Leaders. • Provides a safe, fun, and entertaining environment for all program participants. • Performs in accordance with the WorkSafeBC, Childcare Licensing Regulations, and the Child, Family and Community Services Act. • Performs other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES • Can demonstrate strong written, verbal and conflict resolution skills for effectively communicating with all ages. • Demonstrated ability to tactfully handle sensitive and personal information. • Can assist in developing programs, events, and activities. • Can provide an exciting, enjoyable, enthusiastic, and safe environment for all participants. • Can have fun and interact very well with a wide variety of ages. • A good knowledge of activities, games, and sports for a variety of ages. • Physically capable of completing some manual labor tasks such as lifting, carrying, climbing, etc. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS • Effective interpersonal and organizational skills. • Experience directing children. • Recreation programming experience. • Resiliency to all weather. • Positive attitude. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is scheduled to end on or before September 1st, 2025. The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation. Wages are in accordance with CUPE Local 2093 ($22.70/ Hour) and is a part of Schedule B of the Collective Agreement. This is a non benefitted position with limited time off available. Note: Wages under review during Collective Agreement negotiations with City of Fernie and CUPE Local 2093 and pay increases will be retroactive. Detailed applications containing RESUME and COVER LETTER should be received by: For internal applicants, by 2:00 PM February 7, 2025 For external applicants, by 2:00 PM March 7, 2025 and be addressed to Jacquie Hill and emailed to careers@fernie.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Jacquie Hill, Manager of Parks and Recreation c/o Human Resources City of Fernie, PO Box 190 Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0 or email careers@fernie.ca The City of Fernie strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, City of Fernie will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment. |
| To Apply | Please use the contact information as directed in the listing. RESUME and COVER LETTER should be received by 2:00 PM MARCH 7, 2025 |
| Contact Name | Jacquie Hill |
| Address | 501-3rd Ave. |
| Location | Fernie |
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| Date Posted | 2025-01-31 |
| Date Ending | 2025-03-07 |