CASUAL Recreation Coordinator

Résumé du poste

The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing recreation, leisure, and sport programs for the City of Dawson. This includes managing user group agreements, coordinating events, handling grant applications, and providing administrative support to the Parks and Recreation Manager.

Détails du poste

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. If this position interests you, please submit your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating the qualifications outlined below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. 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: [email protected]

Ce que vous ferez

The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing recreation, leisure, and sport programs for the City of Dawson. This includes managing user group agreements, coordinating events, handling grant applications, and providing administrative support to the Parks and Recreation Manager.

Exigences

Candidates must have Grade 12 graduation and post-secondary education in Recreation or a related field, along with at least two years of community recreation experience. Essential certifications include Standard First Aid, Level C CPR, AED training, and a valid Class 4 Driver's License.

Avantages

• Health benefits

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion du temps · Souhaitée
• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• Budgeting · Souhaitée
• Leadership · Souhaitée
• Risk Management · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Program coordination
• Event planning
• Community recreation
• Grant writing
• Conflict management
• Mediation
• Leadership
• Public speaking
• Budgeting
• Risk management
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Computer proficiency
• Cultural sensitivity
• Grant Applications
• Community Planning
• Social Media Monitoring
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Tactfulness
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Leisure And Recreation
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Planning
• Program Development
• First Aid
• Research
• Spreadsheets
• Decision Making
• Conflict Management
• Event Planning
• Word Processing
• Higher Education
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Research Methodologies
• Public Service Announcement
• Time Management
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Coordinating
• Cultural Sensitivity

Domaines d’emploi

• Sports & Recreation
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Recreation Coordinator
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers