Community Recreation Worker - Outdoor Recreation - 18-Month Term

Closes: November 13, 2026

The Town of Riverview is accepting applications for the position of:

Community Recreation Worker – Outdoor Recreation – 18-Month Term

Parks, Recreation, and Community Relations

Job Summary:

The Town of Riverview is currently recruiting for a Community Recreation Worker (Outdoor Recreation) – 18-Month Term position. This position assists in the planning, development, implementation, promotion and evaluation of outdoor recreation programs, services and activation initiatives designed to connect residents with parks, trails and natural spaces throughout the year. The incumbent coordinates outdoor recreation programming, equipment-based recreation, community garden programming and neighborhood activation, with a particular focus on Mill Creek Nature Park and other Town outdoor spaces. The position works with seasonal staff, volunteers, community organizations and other Town staff to expand year-round outdoor recreation and support the Town's Recreation Service Framework.

PartII-CharacteristicDuties/ Responsibilities

- Leads and assistsintheplanning,development,implementation,promotionandevaluationofyear-round outdoor recreation programs, services and activation initiatives.
- Coordinatesoutdoorrecreationopportunitiesinparks,trailsandnaturalspaces,including guided activities, nature and environmental education, winter recreation and neighborhood-based activation.
- SupportsthedevelopmentandongoingactivationofMillCreekNatureParkasahubfor outdoor recreation, education and community participation.
- Coordinates outdoor recreation equipment rental and lending services,



including seasonal equipmentsuchassnowshoes,fatbikesandotherrecreationequipmentasservicesevolve.
- Coordinates community garden programming and supports the effective operation and activationoftheTown'scommunitygardenincollaborationwithparticipants,volunteers and community partners.
- Plansandcoordinatesseasonaloutdoorrecreationopportunitiessuchasskating,trail-based activities, family recreation and other emerging activities based on community demand and available resources.
- Assists in the recruitment, orientation, scheduling, supervision and development of assignedseasonalandcasualstaff,programleadersandvolunteers;providesdirectionand guidance on program and procedural matters.
- Works with Parks and other Town staff to coordinate program use of outdoor spaces, identifyoperationalrequirementsandsupportsafe,appropriateactivationofparksand trails.
- WorkswiththeCoordinatorofRecreationandotherRecreationProgrammerstocoordinate theintegratedannualrecreationcalendarandbalanceoutdoorprogrammingwithbroader departmental priorities.
- Monitorsparticipation,utilization,programquality,costrecovery,equipmentusesand communitydemand;recommend whether services should be expanded,maintained, modified, transitioned or discontinued.
- Identifiesopportunitiesforneighborhoodsactivationandlower-barrierrecreationthat bring programs and equipment closer to residents.




- Developsandmaintainspositiveworkingrelationshipswithenvironmental,recreationand community organizations and identifies partnership opportunities that expand outdoor recreation capacity.
- Assists with program budgets, revenue projections, fee recommendations, equipment lifecycleneeds,suppliesandpurchasingtosupportresponsibleuseofTownresources.
- Compilesprograminformationandensureaccurateinformationisprovidedfor registration systems, schedules and Town promotional materials.
- Supportsseasonalprioritiesandmayprovidecross-portfolioassistancetootherrecreation service areas based on workload, service demand and departmental priorities.
- Attendstaffmeetings,trainingsessionsand/orseminarsasrequired.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees,communityorganizationsandthepublicusingprinciplesofgoodcustomer service.
- Demonstratescontinuousefforttoimproveoperations,streamlineworkprocessesand work cooperatively in support of the department, the Town of Riverview and the community at large.
- Assistsintheplanninganddeliveryofcommunityspecialeventsandactivitiesonanas-needed basis.
- PerformsotherdutiesasassignedorrequiredbytheCommunity Recreation Coordinator.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Sport Studies, Kinesiology, or a related field, or an equivalentcombinationofeducationandexperienceinasimilarfield.Relevantprofessional experience may be substituted for educational qualifications.
- Minimumoftwo(2)yearsrelevantworkexperienceinrecreationprogramming,outdoor recreation, environmental education, community development or related services.
- Knowledgeandexperienceinplanning

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