Aquatic Coordinator, regular full time - Jobs in Victoria, BC

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Internal/External Job PostingPOSITION: Aquatic CoordinatorSALARY: $37.00 to $41.92 per hour plus benefits (2022 rates)CLASSIFICATION: J15, Recreation Coordinator IIIHOURS OF WORK: Primarily, Monday to Friday, with the ability to work a variety of shifts, including: days,afternoons, evenings, and weekends, as required for operational needs.STATUS: Regular full timeCLOSING DATE: November 14th, 2022, at 12:00PMCOMPETITION #: 22-90SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Recreation, the Aquatic Coordinator is responsiblefor supervising, developing, promoting, implementing, and administering aquatic programs.JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Recruits, selects, monitors and schedules staff.

• Conducts performance appraisals, and handles staff performance issues, i.e., progressive discipline.

• Builds an effective program team. Provides mentorship for staff, departmental leadership, direction, and

goal setting. Recruits and liaises with service providers. Chairs staff meetings.

• Develops and ensures training systems are place.

• Assess community needs through evaluation, focus groups, surveys, market research, etc.

• Develops, initiates, and implements programs; and approves all program offerings and facility use with

manager.

• Ensures all facilities and staff, required for programs, are in place.

• Takes a leadership role on regional and community inter-agency committees and is the community liaison

for the department.

• Meets with service providers to develop and contracts. Approves all agreements with service providers

and monitors use.

• Oversees all expenditures for the department to ensure appropriate disbursement of funds.

• Develops and monitors overall budget for the department. Provides analysis of budget. Presents, defends,

and is accountable for budget to management.

• Develops policies and procedures for aquatics.

• Ensure administrative systems are developed and in place.

• Develops the department’s annual goals and business plan with the manager.

• Resolves major issues which require interpretation of policies and procedures.

• Works with the manager to translate the Society’s strategic goals into a department Business Plan.

Evaluates and monitors success.

• Provides oral and written reports to the leadership team, the board and community groups as required.

• Develops marketing initiatives and collaborates with corporate marketing plan and the committee.

• Implements and monitors lease agreements with user groups.

• Develops sponsorships. Researches, writes, and applies for grants. Develops and initiates public/private

partnerships and initiatives.

• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration, Recreation and Health Education, Leisure Studies,

Physical Education or a related area from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent workexperience.

• Minimum of five years experience working in a recreation programmer role with a strong background in

programming policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Demonstrated supervisory experience and leadership skills in program development, coordination and

evaluation is required.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, the public and outside

agencies.

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated experience and ability to develop, monitor, and forecast departmental budget

requirements.

• Experience in co-coordinating multi-faceted events and event facilitation at a local, regional, provincial,

and international level.

• Ability to maintain records and compile brief reports.

• Ability to measure, interpret, and implement performance measures.

• Ability to function effectively both independently, and as member of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task to meet deadlines and program requirements.

• Computer skills include word processing, Excel, and recreation specific software.

• Current National Lifeguard - Pool Option.

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificates are required.

• A valid class 5 BC Drivers’ Licence is required.

A clear and current criminal record check is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility ofthe successful candidate.APPLICATIONSResumes and cover letters quoting competition 22-90 to be received prior to November 14th, 2022, at 12:00PM,Attention: Human Resources, West Shore Parks & Recreation Society, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria BC V9B 1J1,Fax: (250) 478-8363; email: jobs@wspr.caThis is a union position. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.Posted: October 28th, 2022.All regular status employees and their immediate family members are eligible for an annual membership valuedat $903. This includes access to the pool, weightroom, drop-in fitness classes, and skating rink.Benefits for regular employees include the following:Annual Vacation: Year 1 – prorated based on 15 days per year and increases with years of service.Sick Leave: Year 1 – prorated based on 12 days per year and increases with years of service. Carry overprovision from year to year, based on collective agreement.Personal Emergency Family Leave – 3 days per yearAccess to Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP): confidential counsellingLong Term Disability InsuranceParticipation in the Municipal Pension Plan – plan your retirement!Extended Health & Dental: optional benefits

• Extended Health Plan

• Dental Plan

Group Life Insurance

• Basic Group Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment

• Optional Dependent Life Insurance: optional benefit

• Optional Group Life Insurance and optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment: optional benefit

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