Recreation Programmer - Health & Fitness - TFT Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on May 25, 2012 at 4:30 PM Job ID: U048 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Recreation Facilities and Programs Job Description: Join a “Community of Communities” – the Township of Langley, home to over 100,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth. The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time (from approx. August 27, 2012 to approx. September 4, 2013) Recreation Programmer – Health and Fitness to join our team of professionals in the Recreation, Culture and Parks Division. Reporting to the Community Recreation Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the planning, organization, implementation and promotion of a wide variety of programs as well as assisting in preparing program budgets for review and approval, and assisting in the recruitment and hiring of program staff. You will have a sound knowledge of the principles, philosophy, objectives and administration of recreation programs and events with a particular emphasis on fitness, weight room, health and wellness areas; and knowledge of programming requirements, standards and leadership methods and teaching techniques pertaining to the assigned programs. Your education includes university graduation in Physical Education or Kinesiology supplemented by courses in weight training and fitness and several years’ experience including supervisory experience. Candidates must also possess a Class 5 (full-privilege) B.C. Drivers License as well as a Fitness Instructor Certificate, a current Emergency First Aid and a current CPR certificate. Superior customer service skills are vital as you are the working with the public, with staff and with external agencies. Experience in a municipal environment is an asset. The rate of pay for this CUPE position is $27.02 - $31.81 per hour (2011 rates) plus 12% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work are non-standard hours and/or non-standard work weeks. These positions are defined by the Township of Langley as positions of trust (Child Safety) and require a criminal record check. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your résumé quoting Competition #U048 along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to: Mail or in person: Township of Langley Human Resources Division, 4th Floor 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 Email: Visit the website at tol.ca for information on how to apply The closing date for this competition is by 4:30pm Friday, May 25, 2012 We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Educational Requirements: Your education includes university graduation in Physical Education or Kinesiology supplemented by courses in weight training and fitness and several years’ experience including supervisory experience. Web Address: tol.ca Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: hr@tol.ca Fax: 604.533.6129 Opening Date: May 14, 2012 08:30 AM Closing Date: May 25, 2012 04:30 PM Back