Recreation Programmer (Inclusion)

Location

Barrie, ON | Canada

Job description

Posted:   Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Job Number: TC-24-06

Job Type: Temporary Full-time, Up to 18 Months, Union

Position Closing Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 11:59pm

Choose Barrie

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The Opportunity

Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Supervisor position, the Recreation Programmer (Inclusion) position is responsible for creating, developing and implementing inclusion recreation programs, services and/or special events that meet the needs and interests of the residents of the City of Barrie. Specifically, this position oversees the delivery of inclusion recreation programs; assesses and evaluates inclusion recreation programs; and networks, liaises and partners with various stakeholders to coordinate, facilitate and collaborate in the delivery of inclusion recreation programs, services and special events.   Overall, this position plays an integral role in reducing the barriers to recreation programs within the City of Barrie in order to provide a more accessible and inclusive recreation environment for individuals with disabilities and/or unique needs.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture

Your workplace values align with our corporate values of   Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications) 

• Two (2) year College Diploma in recreation, recreation therapy or related discipline
• Behavioural Management System (BMS) Certification from an accredited association, organization and/or institution
• HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate from HIGH FIVE ® National
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at .

• Position Equivalency Code: C

Experience 

• Three (3) years of experience in a recreation work environment, including two (2) years of experience working with individuals with disabilities/unique needs
• Demonstrated experience utilizing behaviour management techniques and physical intervention techniques
• Demonstrated experience working with the families of individuals with disabilities and/or unique needs
• Demonstrated experience providing direct inclusive programming and/or implementing program adaptations to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability 

• Working knowledge of the following standards, regulations and legislation:
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  • Human Rights Code
• Working knowledge and understanding of disabilities and unique needs and related practices, and ideologies
• Working knowledge of recreation program development, administration, management and delivery
• Working knowledge of various disabilities and associated barriers, behaviour management techniques, physical intervention techniques, and family development/dynamics theories
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • effectively respond to and accommodate individuals with disabilities and/or unique needs
  • exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and/or controversial information
  • maintain confidentiality and ensure the security of private information in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
  • develop, promote and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
  • perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
  • deal with difficult customers, diffuse emotionally-charged situations and resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner
  • provide information and instruction on how to accomplish a task
• Intermediate interpersonal, time management, organizational, problem solving, communication (verbal and written), teamwork and leadership skills
• Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and desktop publishing software
• Availability on a rotational basis to assist with after-hour inquiries/situations, and/or to attend evening/weekend meetings or special events

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks *

*Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the  . Existing employees will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Location: Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue, Barrie, Ontario) & East Bayfield Community Centre (80 Livingstone Street East, Barrie, Ontario

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2024 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 7
• Yearly Salary: $67,704.00 to $81,135.60 per year
• Hourly Pay Rate: $37.20 to $44.58 per hour

Benefits: This position includes single or family health and dental benefits, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment, and prorated vacation time based on calendar year and in accordance with the  Employment Standards Act .

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer: The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this position. For full position details, please request a copy of the Job Description by emailing [email protected] .

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$67.7k - $81.14k per year