CASUAL Recreation Coordinator

City of Dawson; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

The City of Dawson is seeking applications for a CASUAL Recreation Coordinator to assist in delivering recreation, leisure and sport programs for Dawson City residents. You will coordinate with user groups, manage registrations and communications, and support grant applications.

Starting October 2026 and terminating April 2027, the role requires strong planning, leadership and team collaboration, with a focus on community well-being and program development. Email [e-mail] for details.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Recreation or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in community recreation or related field.
• Computer proficiency, including word-processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to plan, direct, develop, implement and evaluate programs, policies and procedures.
• Experience in event coordination and community planning.
• Research and program development skills.
• Considerable volunteer experience.
• Knowledge of funding agencies and requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and listening skills.
• Experience in conflict management and mediation.
• Ability to provide strong leadership, motivate people and manage stress.
• Decision making, problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of risk management in a recreation setting.
• Ability to follow established municipal procedures and policies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, receive direction and work independently.
• Discretion, tact, compassion, good judgement and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff and the public.
• Standard First Aid, Level C CPR and AED Training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of recreation, leisure and sport programs for Dawson City residents.
• Research, plan and implement in-house and third-party programs, workshops and events.
• Coordinate with user groups, create agreements, schedules and provide ongoing support.
• Manage online and in-person registration and communicate information in various formats (website, posters, social media, radio).
• Research, apply for and report on grants; provide admin support to Parks and Recreation Manager.

Skills

Event coordination

Program development

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Conflict management

Teamwork

Research

Grant applications

Education

Post-secondary education in Recreation or related field

Grade 12 graduation

Job description

The City of Dawson is seeking applications for a CASUAL Recreation Coordinator. Reporting to the Parks & Recreation Manager, the Recreation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the effective delivery of recreation, leisure and sport programs and activities for residents as directed by the City of Dawson Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

These duties include the research, planning and implementation of a variety of in-house and third-party programs, workshops and events for all ages and residents of Dawson City throughout the year; coordinating with user groups, including the creation of agreements, schedules, and provision of ongoing support to assist them in achieving our communal recreation objectives; preparing and troubleshooting online and in-person registration; communicating internally and externally to ensure proper information is delivered in a variety of formats, including website updates, poster creation, social media monitoring, and radio public service announcement; researching, applying and reporting on grant applications; general administration duties; provision of overall support for the Parks and Recreation Manager in the planning and implementation of departmental projects and duties.

This CASUAL position commences in October 2026 and terminates April 2027.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 graduation
• Post-secondary education in Recreation or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2-years’ experience in community recreation or related field
• Computer proficiency, including word-processing and spreadsheets
• Ability to plan, direct, develop, implement and evaluate programs, policies and procedures
• Experience in event coordination and community planning
• Research and program development skills
• Considerable volunteer experience
• Good knowledge of funding agencies and associated requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation and listening communication skills
• Experience in conflict management and mediation
• Ability to provide strong leadership, motivate people and manage stress effectively
• Decision making, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of risk management in a recreation setting
• Ability to follow established municipal procedures and policies
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, receive direction and work independently
• Discretion, tact, compassion, good judgement and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, and the public
• Standard First Aid, Level C CPR and AED Training

Conditions of employment:

• Clear RCMP Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Class 4 Drivers License

A job description is available upon request.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a Union position, salary and benefits shall be in accordance with the Collective Agreement. The position is classified as level 4 with an annual salary range of $72,016 – $86,421 plus benefits.

For more information about this position please email: [e-mail]