Active Living Coordinator (Permanent, Full-Time)

City of Kamloops; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Kamloops is seeking a full-time Active Living Coordinator to develop recreation programs and engage with the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in program evaluation and organizational skills, along with a post-secondary degree in a relevant field. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in recreation or related field.
• Minimum one year experience in recreation program development.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence - Class 5.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage recreation programs.
• Hire and manage contract instructors and volunteers.
• Create healthy lifestyle workshops.

Skills

Program development

Community engagement

Organizational skills

Evaluation of recreation programs

Education

Post-secondary degree in recreation or sport management

Post-secondary degree in unrelated field with recreation experience

Job description

Position Overview

If you love engaging with our community and living a healthy lifestyle, check out this exciting opportunity! The permanent full-time Active Living Coordinator develops programs, hires, contract instructors and volunteers, creates healthy lifestyle workshops and plays a huge role in the City’s Recreation Programs. If this sounds like a good fit for your career path, apply today!

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Completion of a post‑secondary degree in recreation or sport management, education, or physical education/kinesiology with a minimum of one year experience (within the previous three years) in the development, organization, and evaluation of recreation programs.
• OR
• Completion of a post‑secondary degree in an unrelated field with three years’ experience (within the previous five years) in the development, organization, and evaluation of recreation programs.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence - Class 5.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

Hours & Days of Work

Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:00 pm (summer) 8:30 am‑4:30 pm (winter)

Hours per Week

35

Hourly Rate

$40.247

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca / careers.