Recreation Programmer II

CivicInfo BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver is seeking a Recreation Programmer II to oversee West End Community Centre programs, including preschool and children’s activities, day camps, and staff supervision. You will coordinate program delivery, monitor participation, and contribute to budget planning.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in recreation (or related diploma) and strong leadership skills, with an emphasis on community engagement and program quality.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Recreation or a related discipline, or equivalent diploma plus relevant experience.
• Knowledge of planned community recreation philosophy and program leadership.
• Ability to recruit, supervise, train and evaluate staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and reports on segments of the overall community centre recreation programming and coordinates/direction within assigned areas.
• Develops, implements and reviews recreation programs and events.
• Provides guidance to community groups and committees to promote participation.
• Recruits and supervises staff and volunteers; coordinates space and scheduling within facilities.
• Maintains records, prepares cost/revenue estimates and assists with budget input.
• Oversees seasonal budgets and contributes to annual department budgeting.

Skills

Recreation programming

Staff supervision

Budget management

Public engagement

Program scheduling

Education

Post-secondary degree in Recreation or related discipline

Diploma in recreation or related field

Job description

Recreation Programmer II

Requisition ID:47396 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents. With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication. Main Purpose and Function This is supervisory and recreation programming work in assisting in the development, coordination and implementation of community recreation program covering the Preschool and Children’s portfolio at West End Community Centre. This position also oversees Daycamps and works closely with the CCA Children’s Coordinator position. The position assumes responsibility for directing segments of approved community recreation program, provides guidance and recommendations to community program committees, recruits and instructs part-time staff, schedules, evaluates and reports on programs, performs moderately complex administrative duties and acts for a superior on an assigned shift. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies and reports on a segment of the overall community centre recreation programming and assumes responsibility for coordinating and directing same in one or more areas.
• Makes recommendations on the development, implementation and discontinuation of recreation programs and events.
• Provides guidance and information to community groups and committees related to the work performed; promotes interest and participation in program activities; establishes and maintains liaison with agencies and communitygroups.
• Recruits, instructs and directs group leaders, contracted instructors, part-time staff and volunteers, and supervises the work of other full-time and part-time staff involved in approved recreation programs, provides an orientation to same. Oversees and schedules Program Assistant IIs.
• In consultation with peers, arranges for and schedules space within the assigned facilities or area; participates in the review of centre policies and procedures.
• Monitors programs, keeps statistical records and prepares narrative evaluations of programs.
• Maintains a variety of operating, and administrative records, provides cost and revenue estimates for a segment of the community centre recreation programs and assists in overseeing collection and accounting for admissions and fees for same.
• Oversees seasonal budgets related to program areas and provides input into annual CCA budget preparations.
• Initiates requisitions for materials and equipment within budgetary limits and arranges for the disposal of unsafe,worn or obsolete equipment.
• Prepares publicity material for the promotion of programs or events.
• Enforces rules and regulations and deals consistently and tactfully with groups or individuals who fail to observe these and acts in the absence of a superior, on an assigned shift.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree in Recreation or a related discipline and sound experience related to the work; OR,completion of a post-secondary degree in any discipline or an approved diploma course in recreation, plus considerable experience related to the work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of a planned community recreation program.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and practices involved in conducting community recreation programs.
• Working knowledge of the policies of the Board of Parks and Recreation as applied to community recreation.
• Working knowledge of the procedures and programming requirements in at least one and preferably more of the following areas: amateur sports, physical fitness, arts and crafts, aquatics, ice surface, and social, cultural or adapted programming
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and recreational instruction.
• The ability to organize, promote and direct others in a variety of group recreational activities.
• The ability to provide guidance to community recreation program committees and to promote interest and participation in program activities.
• The ability to recruit, instruct, provide orientation, assign, and review the work of recreational personnel.
• The ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and maintain control and exercise discipline with tact and consistency.
• The ability to maintain statistical, financial and clerical records and write reports.
• Skill in the use of recreational equipment and the performance of various recreational activities.
• Awareness and responsiveness to the dynamic social environment we support throughout our centers
• Ability to converse in Cantonese as a second language is considered an asset for Strathcona

Driver’s License and Record Checks

• A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.
• A valid B.C. driver’s license is required.
• The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.
• Local area travel and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Board of Parks and Recreation.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks Employment Type: Regular Full Time Position Start Date: November, 2026 Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-20: $38.08 to $44.82 per hour Application Close: October 22, 2026 At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).