Community Services Coordinator 2

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

Job summary

A municipal government organization in Surrey is seeking a Community Services Coordinator 2 to oversee recreation programs and facility operations. This role requires leadership in program implementation, budget management, and collaboration with community stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and at least 4 years of experience in recreation services. The position offers an hourly rate starting at $40.60, with potential increases based on tenure.

Qualifications

• 4 years of progressively responsible experience in recreation services or community development.
• A strong understanding of community recreation programs and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff to create and implement recreation and sport programs.
• Oversee programming and facility operations.
• Develop and administer annual budgets and grants.
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
• Recruit, supervise, and train staff and volunteers.

Skills

Community mindset

Strong interpersonal skills

Technical expertise in recreation services

Education

Graduation from a recognized university or college-level program

Job description

Overview

City of Surrey – Community Services Coordinator 2

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

SCOPE

Recreation Surrey offers residents diverse recreational spaces and programs to meet the needs of our communities. We use the City’s gyms, pools, multi-purpose rooms, and fitness spaces to offer programs including preschools, after-school programs, fitness, aquatics, senior services, and more, in the form of drop-ins, registered programs and special events. Our recreation facilities aim to keep residents healthy, active, and engaged. We are looking for a Community Services Coordinator 2 for our recreation facilities to help deliver our wide range of programs. The portfolio will be determined based on the skills and knowledge of the successful candidate. Work at this level includes significant scope and depth of financial and supervisory responsibility within a multi-functional and diversified facility and the high profile of community services responsibility. Demonstration of knowledge and ability to understand and perform at a high level, move initiatives forward, understand the big picture, lead teams and align with Recreation Surrey’s philosophies is key to being successful in this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff and coordinate with other stakeholders to create and implement recreation and sport programs for a wide range of audiences, each with specific needs.
• Oversee programming and facility operations to ensure safe, clean and welcoming spaces for residents.
• Planning and implementing a diverse range of programs.
• Following safety processes to identify and correct unsafe conditions around the recreation facility, including equipment and program activity safety, including licensing requirements.
• Developing and administering annual budgets and grants including revenues and expenditures.
• Preparing reports as required including budget, operations and grants.
• Working collaboratively with community stakeholders to enhance program and service delivery and offerings.
• Recruiting, supervising, and training staff and volunteers.
• Overseeing facility maintenance and operations, scheduling, and overall maintenance of assets, including licensed program spaces.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized university or college-level program.
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience in the delivery of recreation services or community development work.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must have technical expertise applicable to the specific role.
• A good understanding of community recreation programs, their purpose and objectives.
• A community mindset and be successful in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with partners and other stakeholders.

Other information

HOURLY RATE: $40.60

• STEP 1 — $40.60
• STEP 2 (6 MONTHS) — $42.19
• STEP 3 (18 MONTHS) — $43.77
• STEP 4 (30 MONTHS) — $45.61
• STEP 5 (42 MONTHS) — $47.52

APPLY: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers to Job ID 6724