Program Coordinator I (recreation) (temporary Part Time)

Posting Number: PN -26-10 Job Type: Permanent Full -time, Non-Union Salary Range: $107,652.66 to $144,287.69 per year Posted: Monday, March 2, 2026 Application Deadline: Sunday, March 22, 2026 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 Director of Recreation and Culture Services, the Manager of Recreation Programs is responsible for the management, operation and administration of the Programs Branch within the Recreation and Culture Services Department. Specifically, this position is responsible for overseeing Aquatics, Fitness/Active Living, Community Programs, and Branch operations, while maintaining strong relationships with community organizations and committees. Key technical responsibilities include participating in recreation needs assessment and master planning initiatives/studies; managing and coordinating the development and delivery of recreation and events programs; managing and coordinating development and delivery of special initiatives; developing marketing strategies and reviewing/authorizing promotional materials; and championing the corporate, divisional and departmental mission and values. This position provides leadership and guidance to a Supervisory Team supporting a variety of full-time and part-time staff. 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)

Four (4) year University Degree in Recreation and Leisure, Physical Education, or related field
Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Demonstrated experience utilizing traditional and new media techniques and platforms
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MIFIPPA); Municipal Act
and contemporary management practices; High Five quality assurance standards and practices; trends and best practices for programming
maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
deal with difficult customers; and resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner
interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment
strategically and effectively adapt and respond to interruptions to address issues/problems that are time sensitive and require immediate action
think and act strategically in a political and community service environment
Customer Service; Project Management; Report-writing; Time Management; Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), SharePoint and the Internet
to attend evening/weekend meetings or special events; Satisfactory Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check*

~ Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy . Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Wage: This a permanent full-time non-union position with the following pay level and 2025 pay range:

Hourly Pay Rate: $59.15 to $79.28

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive non-union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, 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.
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; 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. 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.

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. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job.