Computer Programmer/Developer

This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 9 months
Help shape the future of aquatic recreation in Strathcona County! As an Aquatics Recreation Programmer youll coordinate programs support staff success and ensure residents of all ages enjoy safe high-quality aquatic experiences that encourage lifelong health and wellness.
The Recreation Programmer ensures high quality recreation programming opportunities exist for Strathcona County residents which meet their needs maximize resources ensure safety and reflect the mission statement of Recreation Parks and Culture of generating opportunities that enable the pursuit of healthy lifestyle choices. This Recreation Programmer position will work in the Aquatics sector. Typical work shifts may include days evenings weekends and statutory holidays.
Coordinate recruiting hiring and staff retention strategies to ensure optimal service levels and skill sets required for specific programs as well as facility culture fit

• Schedule coach and monitor instructors to ensure the delivery of quality programs that adhere to best practices industry/government standards municipal policies and professional regulations
• Day-to-day supervision of part-time staff ensuring provision of tools and resources required for program delivery
• Plan implement monitor and evaluate programs and services to ensure community needs are met
• Provide program detail and information to marketing for area specific recreation guide pages on a sessional basis
• Responsible for all aspects of the functioning of programs its staff with respect to guest and internal customer service issues resolution and process implementation. program sales Intelli/ RecOnline systems and understanding of the multiple facility operations and services
• Promote and cross-market recreation programs and services with RPC marketing to ensure maximum participation and supporting revenue
• Manage financial resources associated with procurement and contracts including implementation of County procurement procedures creation of purchasing requisitions approval of invoices and budget reconciliations

Diploma or Degree in Recreation Business Physical Education or related discipline
~3 years of experience in programming/supervisory or leadership capacity
~ Certifications Considered Assets:

• National LifeguardPool
• National Lifeguard Instructor
• Aquatic program theory or recreation programming related experience

Computer skills including Microsoft office applications registration and booking systems such as Intelligenz software Oracle andweb-based staff scheduling program experience is an asset
Excellent guest service public relations and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and team qualities along with a high level of creativity flexibility and innovation
Ability to meet annual program and administrative deadlines while attending to daily operational requirements
Manage expectations of program participants residents and program venues
Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers license

Our vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety fairness and cooperation.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Extended health and dental coverage
Health and wellness spending account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement and pension programs
Employee and family assistance program
Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. Our vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety fairness and cooperation.