Assistant Program Coordinator - Community Recreation Regular Full-Time 35.60 - $41.93 per hour + comprehensive benefits This is a Sunday to Thursday non standard work hours Employee Group : CUPE, Local 387 Parks and Recreation - All Facilities As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. We are seeking an energetic, dynamic, and organized Program Coordinator to join the Community Recreation team.

Working out of both təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre and Queensborough Community Centre, the Assistant Program Coordinator will support a variety of programs and events.

Your primary responsibilities will include: assessing needs and making recommendations, assisting in the planning, promotion, and implementation of community events, programs, and services that engage the community, supervision of front line workers and program staff, providing building supervision and operation support, establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with staff and community. Completion of a Certificate or diploma in Recreation or a related field supplemented by proven practical experience in applied leadership, supervision and recreation programming or an equivalent combination of education and experience as deemed suitable by the employer. Knowledge of the principals, practices, and objectives of recreation services.

Working knowledge of applicable requirements, policies, regulations and standards governing the work performed. Ability to develop opportunities that reflect the interests and needs of the community.



Demonstrates organizational and administrative skills with experience in staff and volunteer supervision.

Sound knowledge of teaching methods and group leadership techniques as they related to the work performed. Demonstrates skill in event and program planning for all ages. Possesses robust skills in conflict resolution and customer service.

Experience building and maintaining relationships with staff and community partners. Ability to exercise initiative and judgement in assisting in the planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of programs and events. Ability to perform general office duties such as program registration and processing payments. Ability to work independently and perform tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

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Class 5 BC driver’s license. Proficiency in the use of various software applications including Microsoft Office Suite and registration software. The initial schedule will be Sunday to Thursday non-standard work hours.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work. To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

📌 Assistant Program Coordinator - Community Recreation (New Westminster)
🏢 City of New Westminster
📍 New Westminster