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Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Community Recreation Coordinator in the Recreation Programming division of Parks & Recreation at the Dartmouth North Community Centre.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

The Community Recreation Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for the delivery of municipal recreation programs which includes the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of drop-in and seasonal recreation programs, as well as managing a team of seasonal casual staff. Develop and implement special events, promotional materials, and participate in business unit projects. The CRC is the lead on day-to-day operations of the HRM owned and operated facility which includes reporting issues pertaining to maintenance and safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the delivery of Recreation Services offered at the Dartmouth North Community Centre
• Manage recreation administrative processes to support the delivery of recreation services, including the daily drop-in, group fitness and recreation programs
• Recruit, lead, train, evaluate and where applicable, make recommendations to Area Manager on disciplinary action
• Prepare marketing, promotional materials relating to the delivery of recreation programs and services
• Ensure the delivery of Recreation Services follow occupational health and safety, and WHMIS guidelines
• Mitigate risks associated with the delivery of recreation services
• Provide quality customer service and safeguard municipal assets
• Manage resources appropriately and allocated budget resources effectively
• Support recreation-based community development initiatives
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Recreation Degree, a degree that includes course work in program planning, program evaluation, budgeting, community development, or a Leadership diploma in a related field of education
• Minimum five years' progressive management experience in a municipal recreation delivery system

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of youth engagement and community development principals
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the High Five Quality Assurance System considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Human Resource Principles
• Demonstrated understanding of recreation and physical activity trends
• Proficient in software/technology relevant to business Unit (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, Legend)
• Experience with youth programming considered an asset

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check. (Including a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.)

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Networking/Relationship Building, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full time

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; 35 hours per week

SALARY: $41.26 per hour; Level 9 as per the collective agreement between HRM and NSGEU Local 222.

WORK LOCATION: Dartmouth North Community Centre; 105 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

(position # 72282051)