Recreation Coordinator

Job No: DLC32
Location: Lake Country

About the Opportunity

 

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time (35 hours per week) Recreation Coordinator based in Lake Country, BC.

 

Reporting to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture, you will be responsible for the ongoing development, delivery, and evaluation of a wide variety of recreational and sport programming and events in support of the community. You will work cooperatively with community groups providing support for community recreational, cultural and education programming and events. In support of the diversity in activities that this position supports, your schedule will include some evening and weekend hours that will vary from week to week, and you will be required to work a flexible schedule of varying shift lengths.

 

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsibility for supervising recreation staff and overseeing program contractors and volunteers;
  • Coordinate and oversee special community events for all ages in Lake Country;
  • Schedule community use of School District and District of Lake Country facilities and playing fields and oversee the proper care, control and distribution of equipment and resource materials; and
  • Responsibility for preparing grant requests and developing and maintaining community partnerships related to community recreation activities.


More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of a 2-year diploma in recreation, or related education and a minimum of five years’ work experience in recreation services or a closely related field. A valid British Columbia Driver’s License is required and a clear driver’s abstract. Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check, including the vulnerable sector section and a valid First Aid and CPR ticket. Experience working with the ActiveNet software program is considered an asset.

As our ideal candidate, you have excellent communication and public relations skills. You have knowledge of principles involving recreational, cultural, social, and educational services within the community. You have demonstrated skills and ability in record keeping, budgeting, and reporting, including preparing grant requests.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information to the public.

About the Benefits

  • You will receive a competitive salary of $40.60 per hour (2023 wage rate), increase as of April 1, 2024 to $41.62;
  • Generous vacation and wellness leave;
  • 100% Employer-covered health and paramedical benefits;
  • Professional and education development support;
  • An attractive pension program;
  • A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture; and
  • Regular team bonding events such as service awards, employee recognitions, year-end staff lunch, and more.

Applications will only be accepted until 4:00 pm on February 27, 2024.

For additional details please see attached job description.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca

 

 

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About Us

Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’
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