Recreation Coordinator

There has never been a better time for you to step into municipal employment and have a strong role in shaping your future, your career, and the community. We believe that our values of diversity, collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect bring out the best in our team and we are currently accepting resumes for a permanent full-time Recreation Coordinator in the Community Services Department. This position works out of the Allan & Jean Millar Centre.

This dynamic position is responsible for the development of fun-filled recreation programs, services, and special events for the community; as well as ensuring that the Allan & Jean Millar Centre Fieldhouse is programmed and utilized to the fullest extent.

Key duties:
– Work as a member of the Allan & Jean Millar Centre team to promote and support exceptional guest services.
– Uphold Allan & Jean Millar Centre policies and procedures, ensuring safe practices.
– Identify and seek to meet the recreation needs of the community.
– Plan, implement and evaluate a variety of community and facility programs and special events.
– Assist with securing funding for some recreation events.
– Work as a member of the marketing team to promote recreation services and programs.
– Liaise with and provide support to community organizations with the goal of a comprehensive community recreation system.
– Hire, supervise, train, schedule and evaluate Program Leaders and Facility Monitors.

Qualifications include:
– A degree or diploma in Recreation Administration or related field or equivalent.
– 3 years supervisory experience.
– Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
– Experience with community development and developing and implementing community programs and special events.
– A high level of innovation, organizational skills and self-motivation.
– Knowledge of municipal operations, volunteer organizations, and recreation facility operations.

The Town of Whitecourt is committed to its employees and provides a competitive salary and first rate benefits package. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal record check, and provide a drivers’ abstract, prior to being hired. Some early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.

If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be part of the Town Team, please submit your resume to the following address by 12:00 noon on Friday, March 22, 2024.

TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Re: Job #24-019
Box 509, 5004-52 Avenue.
Whitecourt AB T7S 1N6
Fax: 780-778-5179
Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

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