Recreation Program Assistant

Reporting to the Program Manager, Group Fitness Experiences, the Content and Creative Program Assistant represents the City of Edmonton and its Facilities, providing support to the Group Fitness coordinators by ensuring the delivery of high quality and well-subscribed group fitness programming for Adults, Older Adults and Youth. This position also supports staff accountability through open communication, guidance and coaching and demonstrates appropriate documentation and protocol measures.

• Develop, implement and provide front line instruction of Group Fitness programs in Mind/Body, or Choreography or Strength and Conditioning
• Ensures that current service levels are being met: staffing levels, service delivery, spaces booked
• Support Coordinators and Managers in Scheduling, supervising and evaluating Group Fitness Instructors
• Assist in evaluating group fitness classes, instructor engagement, and program quality
• Mentors Group Fitness Instructors in developing and maintaining skills that will contribute to an enhanced experience for customers
• Provides market research on new fitness trends
• Ensures overall participant and program safety
• Maintains the Group Fitness Courses/Programs Schedules for each facility
• Assists with the Recruitment and training of staff
• Monitors supplies and equipment inventories
• Models excellent customer service and mentors frontline staff to do the same
• Provides ongoing support, leadership and resources to program staff
• Assists with administrative tasks related to the overall operation of the Group Fitness Experience programs (schedules, timesheets, program reports, evaluations, statistics, etc.)
• Assists the Program Manager and Recreation Technician IIIs with other related duties as required

Qualifications :

• Completion of a minimum of one year of a Degree/Diploma in recreation/physical activity or related post secondary education
• Minimum of one year of experience in programming within a Recreation Setting
• Certification in three or more of the following areas:
• AFLCA, CanFitPro, YMCA, 200 HR YTT, Zumba certification or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with/Teaching Group Fitness Classes, with a preference to those with experience in a variety of fitness streams; 3 years or more experience would be an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, team, and customer service skills
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership or mentorship skills
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with patrons
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with facility staff, coworkers, Child care attendants, all public and demonstrate service excellence by embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Knowledge of basic data entry skills, ability to record stats , develop reports as needed
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (CPR & First Aid/ AED) is required
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit (http://bit.ly/3bH2Ztv)
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit (http://bit.ly/2PLbz1w)

Assets:

• Proficiency in Google Applications will be considered an asset
• Ability to work at multiple facilities with possible split-shifts will be considered an asset
• Experience in a senior administrative role overseeing staff
• Additional certification with special populations including: Pre/post natal, older adult, children or related
• Experience with Intelli
• Recognition of exemplary performance within the last 3 years

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca

COVID-19 Notice: The City of Edmonton has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated on the basis of a protected legal ground (e.g. medical, religious) may request an exemption. Please note that this policy applies to all employees, including new hires, and volunteers. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption.

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Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work is required.
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $20.594 - $25.448 (Hourly); $43,000.27 - $$53,135.42 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: JP/MZ

IND123

Classification Title : Recreation Technician II-8hrs Posting Date : Oct 3, 2022 Closing Date : Oct. 17, 2022 11:59:00 PM (MDT) Number of Openings (up to) : 1 - Permanent Full-time Union : CSU 52 Department : Community Recreation and Culture Work Location(s) : Various Locations (City Wide)