Coordinator, Recreation Services

Location

• 92 Churchill, Chatham ON
• Reason for Vacancy: Replacement
• Closing Date : October 2, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
• The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Coordinator, Recreation Services in the Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries division.

Job description

Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Lead a team of students in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Assist with daily operations of recreation programming
• Assist with the on-going review, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs/events
• Assist with special programs/projects as required
• Establish partnership opportunities that would enhance program growth and development
• Utilize PerfectMind software to input, register, amend and report all program details
• Assist with budget management
• Research and identify new innovative program/event opportunities that would increase revenue generation/participation
• Responsible for fundraising and obtaining sponsorships to enhance programming opportunities
• Maintain a database inventory of program/event materials
• Assist with public relations
• Assist with program marketing campaigns and related tasks
• Assist with the recruitment process and training of recreation program staff/students/volunteers
• Provide support to co-workers, management, other departments and the public on related recreation issues

Essential qualifications

• College certificate or diploma (preferably in a social science, recreation/leisure, kinesiology, health promotion or community development program), with four (4) to six (6) years of related experience
• Experience in community recreation event planning, preferably in a recreational services environment
• Experience working with special needs preferred
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Experience with recruitment and training process for staff, students and volunteers
• Experience with operating budget
• Experience with program marketing campaigns
• Proficient in utilizing/maintaining social media resources
• Working knowledge of /PerfectMind, UKG, JD Edwards (or other similar programs)
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software program)

Certifications, memberships, licenses

Work environment/hours of work

Working Remotely

Driver’s license/vehicle requirements

• Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G (or higher) Ontario driver’s licence; a driver’s abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. An acceptable driver’s abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no ‘non-medical or administrative’ license suspension in the preceding three (3) years; because this position may be required to drive their own vehicle, a reliable vehicle is also required.

Background check

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

• Sitting: frequently sitting in a chair (sitting at desk; driving to program locations) (up to 2.03 kgs or 5 lbs)
• Hands: frequently fine finger dexterity (movement), mousing (program requirements as needed; computer tasks

Benefits

• This permanent full-time position has an annual salary of $58,157 to $65,872 and will receive benefits including: participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory) as well as sick and vacation entitlements. Following successful completion of a 3-month waiting period, candidates will also be entitled to a comprehensive group benefits package.
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• The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.
• The Municipality does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in its recruitment or selection processes; all hiring decisions are made by people.
• Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.