Recreation Coordinator

The Bulkley Valley Regional Pool & Recreation Centre is a community centre built and operated by the non-profit Bulkley Valley Aquatic Centre Management Society. The facility features a 4-lane 25m main pool, leisure lagoon, tot pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness studio, indoor rock climbing wall, and squash /racquetball courts.

We are located in the beautiful town of Smithers in northwestern British Columbia. As a “Town for all Seasons,” Smithers offers outstanding outdoor recreation pursuits. We have a wide range of urban features, cultural pursuits, and recreation opportunities, Smithers truly offers something for everyone.

Work Details:

We offer employees tremendous opportunities to apply and enhance their skills in a positive, rewarding work environment. Job duties include coordinating programs, climbing wall operations, training, mentoring and supervising staff, various administration duties, front-line program leading, and special event planning. This position averages 32 hours per week and may include evening and weekend shifts based on facility needs.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assists in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programs and special events.
• Directs and monitors Instructor, and Recreation staff job performance.
• Assists in evaluating programs and staff.
• Assists in coordinating and delivering staff training sessions on lifeguarding, instructing, climbing wall, courts, facility maintenance and workplace safety.
• Schedules duties and breaks on the daily schedules.
• Covers the Receptionists breaks at the front desk.
• Performs wall attendant and instruction duties and maintains related records.
• Responds to customer inquiries promptly and communicates with the public in a positive and professional manner.
• Aids in pool maintenance including conducting water tests, and regulating pool chemistry and water temperature and other duties as assigned.
• Completes inventory and order forms for program and first aid equipment/supplies.
• Performs janitorial duties to ensure that safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards and practices are met and related records are maintained.
• Provides supervision of the public within the facility, enforcing rules and regulations.
• Prepares and submits reports as required.
• Attends training sessions and courses as required.
• Completes additional tasks as assigned by Management.

Skills:

We’re looking for enthusiastic, and responsible individuals with a passion for recreation and indoor climbing with a minimum of 2 years’ program leading experience, and 1 year of supervisory experience. Education background of a degree or diploma in recreation, sport, leadership, leisure service, business, or other related field is an asset.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to train, supervise and manage the facility’s Climbing wall staff, Instructors, Recreation staff, and Lifeguards, providing feedback in a positive and productive manner.
• Ability to plan and teach climbing lessons and a variety of recreation programs.
• Knowledge of indoor climbing walls, courts, and their associated programs.
• Ability to administer first aid.
• Ability to maintain detailed program and first aid records.
• Communicates effectively with management, co-workers, and the public.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of community recreation.
• Familiarity with the Health Act, industry recommendations and WHMIS.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED Operation, AMOA
• Belay ticket

Desirable:

• BCRPA HighFive/Quest
• Climbing Wall Instructor (CMGA/equivalent)
• First Aid Instructor
• Squash Instructor
• Fitness Instructor

Benefits and Wages:

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits package,
• 2 weeks paid vacation and sick pay
• An attractive team member years-of-service incentive program that includes set wage increases, matching RRSP contributions, and increases in vacation time.
• Re-locating honorarium
• Wage range: $29.79- $32.27 (*no union dues!)

If you wish to pursue joining our awesome team, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.79-$32.27 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person