Recreation Programmer (Fitness)

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Salary Range: $63,991.20 to $76,694.80

Posting Number: PC-25-16
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union
Location: Barrie, ON - Onsite
Posted: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm

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 position is responsible for creating, developing and implementing various 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 various recreation programs; assesses and evaluates recreation programs; and networks, liaises, and partners with various stakeholders to coordinate, facilitate and collaborate in the delivery of recreation programs, services and special events. Overall, this position plays an integral role in enabling the City to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable variety of recreation programs, services and special events for its residents.

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.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation, Recreation Therapy or related discipline
• 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 Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities within a recreation work environment
• Demonstrated experience in recreation program development, administration, management and delivery

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Working knowledge of recreation program development, administration, management and delivery
• General knowledge of the following standards, regulations and legislation:
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Human Rights Code
• Child Care and Early Years
• Employment Standards Act
• Demonstrated ability to:
• set priorities, meet deadlines and deal with conflicting priorities and work demands
• exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and/or controversial
• maintain confidentiality and ensure the security of private information in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
• develop, promote and maintain relationships with internal and external
• maintain a high standard of public relations
• 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), a computerized registration system 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 for use on corporate business
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

Other Important Information

Location: May be required to work from various City of Barrie recreation/community centres

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 2025 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 6
• Yearly Salary: $63,991.20 to $76,694.80
• Hourly Pay Rate: $35.16 to $42.14

What We Offer:

This position includes extended health and dental benefits, optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, 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, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply:

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Why 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 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.

The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Government Administration