Recreation Programmer

Welcome to the City of 100 Hellos! We are a welcoming and inclusive community and one of the most culturally diverse communities in Alberta, with a population of 16,918 and another 7,731 in the surrounding area. We have a vibrant and friendly business community, a range of ethnic restaurants and a myriad of recreational opportunities. The Brooks area offers a diverse landscape; we have pristine farms, beautiful lakes and a huge valley of hills and hoodoos! 

Why work with us? We take pride in our culture, work-life balance, personal and professional growth and teamwork. We are professional, supportive, fun, dedicated, diverse, warm and welcoming! Our employees receive many benefits, some of which being, able to participate in gym memberships and educational opportunities. Please view our  City of Brooks Careers Corner page for more details.

Position Overview:

The Recreation Programmer assists the Recreation Program Coordinator in daily implementation of programs developed and coordinated through the Supervisor, Recreation Services.

The Recreation Programmer reports directly to the Recreation Program Coordinator and is responsible for carrying out directives provided. The Recreation Programmer is responsible for implementing and overseeing a diverse range of programs, services, activities and special events that meet the needs and interests of children, youth and adults residing in the City of Brooks and surrounding Region. In the absence of the Recreation Program Coordinator, the Recreation Programmer is responsible for reporting in detail the outcomes for each program.

The Recreation Programmer will also take the lead in the planning and delivery of the summer day camp program. Such responsibilities will specifically include budget development, program development, registrations, marketing, staff scheduling, and direct leadership of youth in this program.

Role Details & Responsibilities:

1. Makes recommendations for program improvements to fill identified needs;


2. Maintains ongoing communication with community members, user groups and program participants to ensure participant expectations are understood and met;


3. Assists the Recreation Program Coordinator to ensure recreation programming information is marketed and made available to the Region;


4. Assists the Recreation Program Coordinator in evaluating the effectiveness of existing programs and recommends changes as required;


5. Plans, coordinates, delivers, markets and facilitates Summer Day Camps over an 8-week period. This includes preparing daily and weekly activity schedules and lead (when required) a variety of crafts, games, sports, storytelling, sport and recreation activities;


6. Assists in the long-range planning and budgeting for areas of responsibility;


7. Assists with the planning, coordination, marketing and implementation of other activities and programs including, but not limited to, U5 Soccer, Fitness Orientations, Youth Nights, and Adult Recreation Leagues & Clubs;


8. Assists with special event planning coordination and implementation, including Family Day, Canada Day, tournaments and others;


9. Works shift work and weekends as per the operational schedule of the department;


10. Gathers sponsorships and fundraising and general donations for programs and events;


11. Provides leadership and supervision to program participants of all ages;


12. Completes evaluations regarding programs and provides recommendations for future programs and/or reports as required;


13. Supervises, leads and participates fully in programming activities as required;


14. Assists with and facilitates in regional programs and competitions;


15. Supervises summer, casual employees, and volunteers;


16. Monitors the use of equipment and facilities to ensure they are being used properly, responds to, or forwards on, complaints/conflicts/issues that arise;


17. Records information on and reports regarding community programs, numbers of participants, equipment and facility use;


18. Ensures that all programs and activities are implemented according to relevant legislation, policies and procedures; and,


19. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

1. Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;


2. Experience in community-based programming an asset;


3. Standard First Aid and CPR certification to be obtained within one (1) year of commencing employment;


4. WHMIS Certificate; to be obtained within one (1) year of commencing employment;


5. Class 5 Drivers’ License;


6. Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines;


7. Effective verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to prepare reports;


8. Ability to work under limited supervision;


9. Strong leadership and supervisor skills;


10. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required;


11. Experience using Intelli recreation management software is an asset;


12. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters;


13. Coaching or leadership training and experience, desirable; and


14. Subject to a criminal records check and vulnerable sector check

  Compensation & Benefits:

• The City of Brooks offers a competitive salary and benefits package with this position falling within the scope of the Collective Agreement between the City of Brooks and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1032. The Collective Agreement including wages can be found online at


• The 2026 starting wage rate for this position is $24.61 per hour.


• This position is based on a forty(40.00) hour work week, which includes shift work and sporadic hours and is susceptible to evenings and weekend work. 


• The successful candidate will also receive a free family membership to the JBS Canada Centre during their term of employment.

A clean criminal record check and commercial drivers abstract is a pre-employment offer requirement for the City of Brooks.

The City of Brooks thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Brooks is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, trains, pays, and promotes employees fairly and equally regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, or physical status.