Recreation Programmer II

Requisition ID: 46896 

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function

The Recreation Programmer II performs supervisory work and is responsible for taking the lead on recreation programming and administrative work in the development, coordination and implementation of community recreation programs and events. The position assumes responsibility for directing segments of an approved community recreation program, provides guidance and recommendations to community program committees, recruits and instructs part-time staff, schedules, evaluates and reports on programs, performs moderately complex administrative duties and acts for a superior on an assigned shift. The portfolio includes Aquatics and Community Recreation programming.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall planning and implementation of programs and services, assumes responsibility for coordinating and directing in one or more areas
• Makes recommendations on the development, implementation and discontinuation of aquatic and recreation programs and events
• Coordinates and processes the staffing and administration aspects of rental permits for the swimming pool and community centre
• Provides guidance and information to community groups and committees related to the work performed; promotes interest and participation in program activities; establishes and maintains liaison with agencies and community groups
• Recruits, instructs and directs group leaders, part-time staff and volunteers, and supervises the work of other full- time and part-time staff involved in approved recreation programs, provides an orientation to same
• Recruits and supervises program instructors and contractors, ensures that all required operating procedures are met, including proper screening of those working with vulnerable populations
• Responsible for the onboarding, training, education, evaluation and development of the aquatic staff team
• In consultation with city wide aquatics, arranges for and schedules space within the assigned facilities or area
• Participates in the review of recreation policies and procedures
• Monitors programs, keeps statistical records and prepares narrative evaluations of programs
• Maintains a variety of operating and administrative records, oversees annual operating budget and monthly financial reporting
• Initiates requisitions for materials and equipment within budgetary limits and arranges for the disposal of unsafe, worn or obsolete equipment
• Prepares publicity material for the promotion of programs, services or events
• Enforces rules and regulations and deals consistently and tactfully with groups or individuals who fail to observe these and acts in the absence of a superior, on an assigned shift
• Ability to assess the need for and initiate work requests for mechanical and/or facility repairs
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

This position is located at Renfrew Park Pool and Lord Byng Pool, however the successful candidate must be prepared to be placed and/or accept transfers to other facilities in the organization based on operational needs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree in Recreation or a related discipline and sound experience related to the work; OR,completion of a post-secondary degree in any discipline or an approved diploma course in recreation, plus considerable experience related to the work or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of a planned aquatic recreation program.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and practices involved in conducting aquatic
  recreation programs. Working knowledge of the policies of the Board of Parks and Recreations applied to aquatic recreation.
• Working knowledge of the procedures and programming requirements in at least one and preferably more of the following areas: amateur sports, physical fitness, arts and crafts, aquatics, ice surface, and social, cultural or adapted programming
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and recreational instruction.
• The ability to organize, promote and direct others in a variety of group recreational activities.
• The ability to provide guidance to aquatic user groups and to promote interest and participation in program activities.
• The ability to recruit, instruct, provide orientation, assign, and review the work of regular full time, regular part time and auxiliary aquatic staff
• The ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and maintain control and exercise discipline with tact and consistency.
• The ability to maintain statistical, financial and clerical records and write reports.
• Skill in the use of recreational equipment and the performance of various recreational activities.
• Awareness and responsiveness to the dynamic social environment we support throughout our centers.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A valid B.C. driver’s license is required.

• The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.
• Local area travel and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Board of Parks and Recreation and Driver Services
• Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14 days of this posting
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14 days of this posting
• If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history
• A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Business Unit/Department : Board of Parks & Recreation 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: October, 2026 

Salary Information:  Pay Grade GR-20: $38.08 to $44.82 per hour

Number of Positions: 2

Application Close: August 27, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.   Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion . 

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). More about unceded traditional territories

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