Coordinator - Recreation Programs

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community wellness through recreational programming! This role involves designing and implementing engaging programs, supervising staff, and collaborating with community groups. If you have a passion for recreation and community service, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact. With flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment, you will play a key role in fostering an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes diverse backgrounds and experiences. Embrace the chance to contribute to a vibrant community and help shape the future of recreation in Burnaby!

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Community College program in Community Recreation or related discipline.
• Sound related supervisory experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and assess community recreation needs and interests.
• Design, develop, and schedule community recreation programs.
• Supervise and evaluate programs and staff.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Community Recreation Knowledge

Effective Communication

Public Relations

Education

Community College Program in Community Recreation

Job description

Coordinator - Recreation Programs

Competition No: 2025-CRP

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $36.08 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Last Updated: 5/8/25

As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.

Our Parks, Recreation and Culture department is looking for Coordinator - Recreation Programs to join our hardworking team! If you have a passion for recreational programming and supervisory work, then this may be the job for you. Job duties include researching and assessing community recreation needs and interests, and designing, developing, and scheduling community recreation programs within a recreation facility. The Coordinator - Recreation Programs is also responsible for the implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the programs and for the recruiting, hiring, training, development, and supervision of program staff. In addition, the work involves establishing and maintaining liaison with schools, community groups and agencies and the public; publicizing and promoting services and programs; assisting in the direction of a large multi-use recreation facility or two or more smaller recreation facilities as required; and processing a variety of clerical and routine administrative duties. You will also prepare and maintain records, and correspondence; prepare recommendations for preliminary budgets and monitor expenditures; provide information and assistance to a variety of contacts regarding programs. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of a two-year Community College program in Community Recreation or related discipline, plus sound related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of organized community recreation with particular emphasis on programming. Sound knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the work performed and of modern office methods and procedures and of recreational needs, interests, resources, and requirements of the community area served. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community groups and agencies, and assist a supervisor in directing the operation of a large, multi-use recreation facility, as required. Experience or background in skating is considered an asset. A Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Pay Rate: $36.08 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Location: Bill Copeland Sports Centre, Kensington Park Complex, Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

Schedule: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements and scheduled on an as needed basis. Shifts arescheduled 7 days a week between the hours of 7 am to 9 pm.

This competition has been extended and will remain open until filled. New applications are welcome!

The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and we are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted

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