Recreation Coordinator

BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job title: RECREATION COORDINATOR
Department: SOCIAL SERVICES
Employment status: FULL-TIME PERMANENT
Posting Date: SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Closing Date: OCTOBER 11, 2024 @ 12:00 NOON

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Social Services or designate, the Recreation Coordinator will be responsible for the planning and organizing of community programming and special events, as well as making recommendations regarding short- and long-term budget planning for equipment, events, and facilities. The Recreation Coordinator will be required to work Monday through Friday and incorporate two (2) evenings per week.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A College Diploma in Recreation or Social Services is preferred.
• Clear understanding of policies and procedures that outline behaviours to promote client safety.
• First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License.
• Clean Criminal Reference Check & Vulnerable Persons Sector Check.
• Ability to be active for indoor and outdoor recreation activities.
• Experience working with youth of all ages in the community.

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop recreational facilities and programs for all age groups, to improve general fitness levels and the quality of life on the reserve.
• Involve community members in the implementation of, and participation in, recreational programming.
• Develop leadership potential in community members and emphasize sportsmanlike conduct.
• Maintain positive relations with surrounding First Nations, municipalities, and agencies.
• Motivate and coordinate the functions of community volunteers, coaches, referees, and participants.
• Ensure that community members are well informed of all recreational activities; encourage constructive feedback from members.
• Regularly participate in the Accreditation process and be aware of the Medical Van driver’s role as it pertains to ongoing quality improvement and Accreditation.
• Pursue personal professional development by attending relevant training workshops, seminars, and meetings when indicated.
• Work in conjunction with the Social and Health Services in promoting general health through the planning and implementing of programs and events.
• Develop appropriate recreational policies and procedures, as directed.
• Monitor use of recreation equipment and facilities; develop and maintain a monthly inventory system.
• Research and develop proposals for the purpose of obtaining funding.
• Facilitate the establishment and development of a working Recreation Committee.
• Supervise recreational programs and youth workers (scheduling, hiring, discipline).
• Coordinate special events, such as Children’s Christmas Party, Aboriginal Day, and Winter Carnival.
• Ensure the facilities are clean and organized and upkeep is maintained.
• Organize and facilitate weekly sports nights, afterschool clubs, girls groups, volleyball socials, winter carnivals, winter sports, baseball league, sport camps in the summer, baseball outings/tournaments, youth-led events, and special outings.
• Encourage community members to volunteer and participate in more special events.
• Seek to involve departments to help support special programming.
• Organize annual volunteer appreciation event.
• Develop and distribute monthly calendars for recreation programs.
• Regularly attend Health Centre staff meetings.
• Monitor sports equipment weekly and/or after each use.

Perform other duties as required.

How to apply:
Please forward a cover letter, resume, and three professional references by email to:
recruitment@picriver.com
-or-
Angela Boudreau – Director of Finance & Administration
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, P.O. Box 193, Heron Bay, Ontario P0T 1R0
It is the responsibility of each candidate to show how they meet qualifications; incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered & WILL automatically be screened out.

BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG
P.O. Box 193, Via Heron Bay, Ontario P0T 1R0 Phone (807) 229-1749 Fax (807) 229-1944
www.picriver.com