March 22, 2007 — Position: Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator. Job Description: BC Recreation and Parks Association is a not-for-profit organization that provides professional development for practitioners in the parks, recreation and culture sector; that advocates for healthy lifestyles and communities; and is the voice for the sector that articulates the health, social, economic and environmental benefits of parks and recreation. We are currently seeking a part-time Program Coordinator to coordinate BCRPA courses, events and workshops, as they relate to Parks and Recreation in the areas of: parks, aquatics, facilities, youth, children, and special populations.

Application Deadline: March 30, 2007 Starting Date: April 16, 2007

Duties of the position:
– Coordinating training courses, events and workshops – Liaising with and providing support to workshop presenters and course facilitators
– Assisting in the production of marketing and promotional materials
– Promoting programs, workshops and events
– Assisting with report writing and data collection
– Participating in meetings as needed
– Performing related duties as needed
– Cooperating with the Manager in the implementation of the Association’s strategic plan as it pertains to the delivery of parks and recreation professional development initiatives

– Required skills and knowledge: proven ability to develop, implement, promote and evaluate a variety of training programs excellent interpersonal skills proven ability to develop and maintain effective cooperative relationships high degree of administrative skills and resourcefulness strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, internet, email) excellent communication skills ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy office environment

Desired training and experience: university degree/college diploma in recreation or related field related experience in a programming or administrative capacity

Terms of Employment:
Employment to begin as soon as possible, with a three-month probationary period and a one year renewable term. Satisfactory completion of the probationary period will be determined through a performance review. BCRPA benefits package available upon successful completion of the probationary period and optional group RRSP program available after 6 months of continuous employment.
The rate of pay is $22.55 per hour. Work week is 21 hours. Office hours are 8:30am — 4:30pm, with one hour off for lunch.

Vacation leave to be provided at the rate of 9 days per year following the first year of employment. The cost of medical coverage (individual) is available, 50% paid by BCRPA Dental and extended health benefits are also available, 100% paid by BCRPA Long term disability coverage, 100% paid by employee Extended health care coverage is provided through Chamber of Commerce. In addition, BCRPA offers to its employees, but not their dependents, vision care coverage to a maximum of $100 every two years.

Submit a resume with cover letter to Sarah Mulhall, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation, BC Recreation & Parks Association, Suite 101, 4664 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5 or fax to 604-629-2651 or email lhansen@bcrpa.bc.ca. Application deadline is March 30th, 2007. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest. No phone calls please.

Salary Range: $22.55/hr

Type of Position:
Part Time – Employee

Contact Information:
Sarah Mulhall
BC Recreation and Parks Association
101 – 4664 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby , BC, Canada
V5C 5T5
E-mail: lhansen@bcrpa.bc.ca
Tel. 604-629-0965
Fax. 604-629-2651
www.bcrpa.bc.ca