Permanent Full-time (40 hours per week)
Are you naturally collaborative, service-oriented and community-focused? Do you want to make a difference in your community and be part of an organization that has a direct impact on the quality of life of residents in the Comox Valley? At the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) we are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace which is representative of the community we serve.
Our core values-
collaboration,
service,
accountability and
sustainability help guide us in everything we do. If you share our commitment and values, please consider applying with us.
In addition to the Comox Valley being an attractive geographic location to live and play, rich in rural agriculture, vibrant urban development, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains, working at the CVRD provides work/life balance through flexible work options, competitive salary and wages, employer-paid benefits package, and municipal pension plan. At the CVRD we value continual learning and growth and support employees’ development through technical, professional, and leadership training
Working with the CVRD is a plus for everyone. To learn more, visit our website at
www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/about/careers/work-cvrd
We are accepting applications for a permanent full-time Supervisor-Recreation Programs to join our team. Theprimary responsibilities of this role include:
- Assisting the Coordinators in the planning and delivery of quality recreation programs and special events to a wide variety of users;
- Scheduling, training, mentoring and providing day-to-day direction to program staff;
- Developing, promoting, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs to ensure exceptional customer service is provided in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere;
- Supporting the Coordinators in the promotion and implementation of recreation programs andevents including the production of print materials;
- Ensuring a safe and clean environment for facility patrons and staff;
- Coordinating and evaluating program delivery and ensuring quality control of programs;
- Planning and delivering in-service training to program staff;
- Providing instruction for leadership programs, leading fitness and wellness classes and performing lifeguard/instructor duties as required;
- On deck supervision of lifeguard and instructors to ensure quality and consistency in program delivery.
Our ideal candidate is:
- A proven leader who promotes teamwork and cooperation with a minimum of three years of directly related experience in a similar capacity overseeing daily activities of unionized staff;
- Experienced in scheduling, training, mentoring, and directing the work of others with related supervisory skills training;
- A respectful communicator with a professional, courteous approach to customer service and advanced conflict resolution skills;
- Able to effectively balance competing priorities in a busy, fast-paced environment;
- Educated at the post-secondary level with a certificate or diploma in a related field (ie. leisure development) and the following certifications: WSIT, NL, NL Instructor/Examiner, LSI, First Aid Instructor, Aquasize Instructor, Adaptive Aquatics (or equivalent), and WHMIS;
- An engaging and encouraging instructor able to maintain the level of personal fitness required to perform all duties;
- An advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (MS word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook). Strongutilization skills with Adobe Acrobat, Explorer, web utilization skills and SharePoint applications and other applications related to the work such as the facility registration system;
- Proficient in the creation of brochures, posters, flyers and other publications;
- Detail oriented and able to keep accurate and complete records;
- Safety conscious and able to effectively respond to emergency situations when required;
- Flexible in working a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Additional preferred qualifications include: current LSI Trainer certification and current First Aid Instructor certification.
A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector search.
This is a USW Local 1-1937 with a current wage rate of $33.78 per hour.
To review the complete job description and to apply go to
www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/jobs.
We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted in a timely manner to arrange an interview. Virtual or in-person interviews are available.
The CVRD respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
The CVRD is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
