Job ID: 3594
Openings: Two (2)
Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21
Division: City Planning & Community Services
Department: Recreation & Cultural Services
Branch: Community & Recreation Programs
Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
Type of Posting: Internal
Employment Type: Term for up to eight (8) months
Hourly Salary: $24
Date Posted: June 29, 2026
Closing Date: July 13, 2026
Land Acknowledgement
We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.
The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.
Duration: September 2026 to April 2027
This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of cultural and recreation programs within a designated facility and/or to specific target groups.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops, co-ordinates, implements, monitors, and evaluates sport, culture, and recreation programs within a designated facility and to specific target groups.
- Secures facility spaces as required and ensures the program space and equipment are safe.
- Co-ordinates and prepares daily/weekly program and staff schedules.
- Ensures the utilization of behaviour management techniques in the delivery of programs by program staff.
- Determines the need for program supplies and equipment, maintains an inventory, and assists with purchasing and maintenance of same.
- Evaluates programs, gathers statistics, and prepares evaluation reports.
- Communicates and develops a good working relationship with clients, the public, staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.
- Leads and participates in staff meetings.
- Ensures Department/Corporate procedures and/or guidelines are adhered to.
- Assists with the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of program staff.
- Prepares program resources as required.
- Works with partner agencies for co-operative programming, special events, and facility concerns.
- Performs other general administrative duties as assigned.
- Follow all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Program Coordinator: Two (2) years of post-secondary education in Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary educational institution. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of diverse sport, culture, and recreation activities and special events for various age groups and target populations at the municipal or community level.
- Indigenous Program Coordinator: Two (2) years of post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Arts, Social Work, Education, Kinesiology or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary educational institution.Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Indigenous focused recreation and leisure activities. Lived experience in the Indigenous community. Indigenous cultural competency is a requirement of the role and leading from an Indigenous lens Indigenous language would be considered an asset. Experience in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of sport, culture, and recreation activities and special events for a variety of at-risk populations and at the municipal or community level is an asset.
- Knowledge of a broad range of leisure programs, concepts, principles, trends and program benefits to participants.
- Knowledge of contemporary behaviour management principles and techniques in program planning and delivery for various age groups.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of customer service and demonstrated ability to effectively apply them.
- Knowledge of current evaluation and reporting principles, practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of leisure and social needs of a variety of target groups and demonstrated ability to teach and coach others in the skills needed to perform in these activities.
- Knowledge of the program planning cycle including needs assessment, program development, delivery, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
- Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written form.
- Ability to plan, organize, co-ordinate, schedule, instruct, monitor, and evaluate skill development program activities for a variety of target groups.
- Ability to maintain a positive, co-operative, safe atmosphere for participants.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision demonstrating sound leadership, problem solving, time management, enthusiasm, flexibility, responsibility, planning and decision making skills.
- Ability to interact courteously, co-operatively, and tactfully with staff, clients, volunteers, community agencies and the public.
- Ability to set achievable goals and outcomes for assigned programs.
- Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
- Computer knowledge related to word processing, facility scheduling, program registration, spread sheets, graphic programs, and email.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating diverse sport, culture, and recreation activities and special events for various age groups and target populations at the municipal or community level, supported by post-secondary education in Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related discipline.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be available to work non-standard hours and weekends.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for all shifts.
- Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Level C.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidate may be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory criminal record check, as per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of acquired education.
Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Join our team at the City of Regina and contribute to our vibrant community!
We prioritize your well-being, support your professional growth, and value inclusive hiring. Enjoy competitive compensation, attractive health and wellness benefits, and a variety of educational support and in-house courses for your development.
If you have a passion for public service and want to make a difference in our community, then please apply.
Please note that we only accept applications submitted through our online application system.
