Recreation Programmer - Pickleball

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Sport, the Recreation Programmer – Pickleball is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, administration, promotion, and operation of the Town of Newmarket’s Pickleball Centre, and the recruitment, scheduling, supervision, training, and evaluation of part-time staff/volunteers in compliance with Town of Newmarket Corporate Policies and Bylaws, Public Health Act, Pickleball Canada Guidelines and Town of Newmarket Recreation and Culture policies and procedures.

• Post secondary diploma in the recreation field combined with progressive experience in recreation programming for all ages and abilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge and experience in pickleball and sport management/events, fitness principles, physical education or kinesiology.

• Demonstrated effective leadership in planning/programming to the supervisory level

• Strong customer service skills with an ability to maintain composure regardless of the demands of the environment.

• Experience in writing concise reports and presentation of oral submissions.

• Excellent interpersonal, public relations, organizational and supervisory skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Working knowledge of various computer systems related to report preparation, spreadsheet applications, graphics, registration systems, contract development, financial reconciliation, scheduling systems and Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting and monitoring.

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, legal proceedings and the ability to interpret legislation such as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Act.

• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR-C.

• Class G Driver’s Licence in good standing and a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.

• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

• Availability/flexibility to attend, work, and organize evening/weekend meetings and events.