Recreation Coordinator

The Town of Woodstock of Woodstock is looking to fill a fulltime permanent Recreation Coordinatorposition within our Recreation and Community Services department. This role is based out of a progressive, multi-faceted recreational facility, the AYR Motor Centre (AMC). The AMC houses an indoor aquatic facility with 5 lane 25 metre pool with tot area, 1 indoor ice surface, field house (3 courts), suspended walking track, Tim Hortons wellness centre, 5 multi-purpose meeting spaces, bar facilities and a licensed daycare for afterschool ages. The department also operates a licensed preschool daycare and has other recreation/community assets including 5 baseball fields, 6 playgrounds, picnic shelters, splash pad, accessible washrooms, mini soccer field, 2 beach volleyball courts, McKinley Memorial tennis courts, waterfront marina, McCain Community Theatre and the Bobby Vail Community Outdoor Rink.

The Recreation Coordinatorwill beprimarily responsible to support programs and activities operating out of the AYR Motor Centre, as well as plans to maximize the use of and services offered through all of Woodstock’s recreational and community assets. Duties of the role will include, but are not limited to:

· Supervision and performance management of field house and pool staff (including summer students)

· Coordinate training and certification for the recreation team

· Prepare weekly schedules and allocate work as per forecasted workloads and events

· Support planning and execution of recreational programming and community services; including facilitation and marketing of recreation programs and events for all sectors

· Assist with planning and management of recreation programs and services, help effectively monitor costs and determine budgetary needs

· Inspect field house and pool areas to identify issues or maintenance requirements

· Implementation and enforcement of policies

· Create or update any applicable Standard Operating Procedures for all day-to-day functions

· Other duties as assigned by the Recreation Manager

Required Qualifications

· Graduate of a Recreation or Sport Management/Kinesiology post secondary program with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in program planning and development or equivalent combination of education and/or experience (ideally with exposure to an aquatic facility)

· A valid, unrestricted Class 5 driver’s licence with clean abstract (willingness to obtain a Class 4 for occasional operation of the Community Van for programming needs is desirable)

· Demonstrated active lifestyle with an awareness and interest in trends of recreation and physical activity

· The ability to stand and/or walk for 8-hour days; and does not shy away from activities in all weather conditions

· Standard or Emergency First Aid Training & CPR is an asset

· Experience with customer service with seniors, special needs adults and children, youth and recreation & health

· Computer use and familiarity with applications and programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

Work Hours

· 40 hours per week, 8 hour per day, 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday; this may vary to include some evenings, weekends and holidays depending on specific programs, services or events needs

We offer a competitive total compensation package with a free AMC Wellness Pass and Employee Family Assistance Program.

Enthusiastic and energetic applicants can apply by submitting a resume and any other required documentation to hr@town.woodstock.nb.cano later than December 15, 2023. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful job offers will be contingent on a clear criminal & vulnerable sector records check.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Ability to Commute:

• Woodstock, NB E7M 1M5 (required)

Work Location: In person