Recreation Programmer, Fitness

Req ID: 24566
Vacancy Type: Combination 
Number of Positions: 2  
Closing Date: 01/12/2024
One permanent position and one contract position up to 15 months
Job Summary
Are you a team-focused individual with a passion for fitness and service excellence?  The City of Mississauga is seeking a Fitness Recreation Programmer who will support, develop and supervise a diversified group of fitness/wellness programs to meet the needs of the community.  You will report to the Fitness Supervisor and work with an experienced team of industry professionals managing fitness and therapeutic programming across the City.  Working as part of the community centre team, you will also assist in the general supervision of the building, programs and staff and maintain excellent public relations and customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Fitness Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible to:
-Develop, support, coordinate, promote and deliver programs designed to address the needs and preferences of the community
-Ensure quality of content and delivery of all programs and services through leadership and development with part time staff 
-Assist the Fitness Supervisor with part time staff supervision, scheduling, and evaluations
-Provide direct supervision of staff, programs, and services in the absence of the Supervisor
-Conduct on-site programs on occasion when required 
-Recommend changes in the program schedule and support the development of creative and innovative programming
-Purchase and maintain an inventory of program supplies
-Maintain existing City Recreation standards for program delivery
-Provide administrative support and maintain required statistics and prepare reports as required
-Assist and monitor annual budgets
-Participate as part of both the Fitness and Facility Teams to ensure a coordinate approach to service delivery and facility utilization
-Provide customer service and support to co-workers, management and the public
-Assume the role of Manager on Duty on a regular basis
-Perform other related duties as required
Skills and Qualifications
-Degree or diploma in Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or equivalent
-Current certification in personal training and/or group exercise through CSEP, CanFitPro, CPTN, OFC, ACSM or equivalent with fitness and therapeutic programming
-3 years minimum experience with fitness and therapeutic program design and delivery, program coordination and management, and supervision of staff and/or volunteers
-Excellent skills and experience with customer service, written and oral communication skills
-Experience with program maintenance systems (CLASS, PerfectMinds, ActiveNet) is an asset
-Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, team environment
-Must hold a valid CPR and First Aid certification from a qualified certifying provider (St. John’s Ambulance, etc.)
-HIGH FIVE (R) Principles of Healthy Child Development is an asset, but a requirement to be obtained upon employment
-Proficient computer skills in Word, and Excel
-Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ license and access to a vehicle is required
-Criminal Record Search-Vulnerable Sector Screening that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga will be required of the successful candidate
 
Hourly Rate/Salary: $65,753 - $87,671 
Grade: D 
Hours of Work: 35  
Work Location: Mississauga Valley CC and Carmen Corbasson, Clarkson, Mississauga Seniors Centre
Organization Unit: CMS/Terry Fox/Civic Fitness 
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery 
Non-Union/Union: Non Union 
 
Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent. 
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. 
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please Apply at
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with any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.