Community Recreation Programmer (Part-Time), Community Programming & Partnerships

Job Description

Community Recreation Programmer, Community Programming & Partnerships

Posting #: CUPE-2025-48

Posting Period: October 6 - 23, 2025

Employer Group: CUPE Local 4700 (Haldimand)

Reporting to: Supervisor, Community Programs 

Grade: 8

Wage Range Hourly: $32.446 - $37.560

Position Status: Permanent part-time 

Work Hours: 17.5

Location: Hagersville, ON (Hagersville Active Living Centre)

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Communication
• Emotional Intelligence
• Diversity & Cultural Intelligence

Position Summary

This role will develop, plan, coordinate and promote recreation, leisure and wellness programs and activities for all ages. They are responsible for the quality and safe delivery of the County’s recreation programs and activities. The incumbent will provide guidance and exemplary customer service for the participants, parents/caregivers, staff and the public. Lastly, they provide leadership and guidance to program staff and volunteers. 

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Education

• Community College diploma or degree relative to area of responsibility (Recreation and Leisure Studies or Sports Management or Therapeutic Recreation or Disability Studies Management)

Experience

• More than three years current related experience including design and delivery of recreation, leisure and wellness programs
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and seniors is considered an asset

Certifications (current or able to recertify):

• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (PHCD)
• Standard First Aid/CPR-C

Preference may be given to applicants with the following certifications or qualifications:

• Current Can Fit Pro or Ontario Fitness Council Certificate
• Personal Trainer or Group Fit Instructor certification
• Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging Certifications
• HIGH FIVE Trainer/Facilitator certification
• HIGH FIVE Quest 1 & 2 certification
• Behaviour Management Systems certificate
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate
• Lifesaving National Lifeguard (NL)
• Life Saving Swim Instructor
• Aquatic Management Training or Aquatic Supervisory Training
• Life Saving Instructor “Bronze Family” or Examiner
• Certification/experience in recreation/leisure/wellness activities including—but not limited to—pickleball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, Zumba, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, etc.

Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding of relevant legislation such as Reg. 565 Public Pools and the Child Care and Early Years Act that affect programming responsibilities
• Proven initiative to work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated research, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess trends and issues and develop options to identify and initiate programming opportunities
• Ability to make decisions that enable effective and efficient program delivery and develop innovative implementation approaches
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relations with others (County staff, peers within other organizations, agencies and community partners)
• Ability to assess concerns, complaints and issues, and develop approaches to effectively problem solve or manage conflict
• Leadership skills to motivate and lead staff and volunteers in order to achieve goals and objectives
• Knowledge and ability to encourage the development of skills and create a well-trained, positive programming team
• Communication skills (listening, writing, verbal) that support collaboration with others (County staff, peers within other organizations, agencies and community partners)
• Ability to track statistics, prepare reports, correspondence, documentation, etc., required to track success, highlight areas for improvement and the development of future plans
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills to identify priorities, plan and re-arrange work to meet identified deadlines
• Basic understanding of municipal government, its operations and services
• Basic understanding of financial principles and practices
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Technology Aptitude
  • Demonstrated intermediate computer skills to utilize various technological devices and programs while adhering to and ensuring cybersecurity and best practices are followed
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
    
    • Proven ability to apply essential functions of desktop software to create simple spreadsheets and documents
    • Send and receive emails
    • Use Internet for research
    • File and data management
    • Introductory to intermediate knowledge of Department- or Division-specific software to accomplish job tasks
• Familiarity with ActiveNet (recreation management software) or similar booking/registration software would be an asset

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

People

• Practice effective public relations to sustain the positive image of the Corporation of Haldimand County
• Establish and maintain relationships with County staff, peers within other organizations, volunteers, participants and parents/caregivers, community partners and other agencies such as Haldimand and Norfolk Health & Social Services, Haldimand & Norfolk Children’s Aid Society, REACH, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, Grand Erie Public Health Unit, etc.
• Represent Division at relevant meetings

Money/Asset

• Provide input into the development of the Division/Unit budget, monitor expenditures of assigned accounts

Functional

Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.