Program Leader

ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.
The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.
We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Leader is responsible for implementation of City-offered programs and events within diverse Recreation and Culture portfolios. Programs will be implemented based on prepared lesson plans and itineraries for various ages, abilities, and interests as applicable.
In the delivery of programs, the incumbent provides positive recreation and culture experiences through prioritizing safety, professional interactions, excellent customer service, and the integration of creativity.
Grounded in the application of corporate and professional policies and frameworks, this position integrates key principles and standards in their program delivery such as, but not limited to, High 5, Developmental Assets Framework, Fundamental Movement Skills, Creative Youth Development, and Playwork Principles.
This position receives day-to-day leadership from the Program Coordinator and reports to the Recreation and Active Living Program Specialist with support from the Art and Culture Program Specialist.
This is a casual position. The pay range is: $21.23 - $25.23 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Delivery
• Finalize and adhere to program plans and prepare all required supplies, equipment within a designated portfolio.
• Provide and be on site to support high-quality, programs and events that meet identified program outcomes, standards and requirements.
• Remain informed on all upcoming activities and events to ensure preparedness.
• Support the Program Coordinator and Program Specialists, and where applicable, assist in the promotion of Recreation and Culture Programs to the community.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Program Coordinator in addition to attending regular scheduled meetings.
• Maintain good public relations and excellent customer service with all program participants, parents/guardians, event attendees, and stakeholders.
• Create and foster a safe, welcoming environment for all participants, their parents/guardians, event attendees, and other contributors.
• Lead program participants and volunteers in a professional, safe and engaging manner through following behaviours, standards, and identification identified in orientation.
• Ensure a safe, clean programming space, prior, during and following a program.
• Successfully complete pre-program training courses.
• Support any and all programs or events assigned, including Canada Day, Seniors Strawberry Tea, and other special events as required.
Program Administration and Support
• Complete and maintain all required safety documentation, forms, reports and other administrative tasks.
• Complete required janitorial and cleaning of workspaces.
• Support the Program Coordinator and Program Specialists.
Other Duties
• Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies and procedures for staff and contractors.
• Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the “Values, We Live By”.
• All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory.
• Employees are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in leading (or in the delivery of) recreation, sport, arts, culture, youth and or related education programs.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a child/youth related role.
• Basic knowledge of the benefits and principles of arts, culture, recreation, physical literacy, and/or fundamental movement skills.
• Basic knowledge of healthy child and or youth development
• Knowledge in the principles of inclusion and diversity.
• Ability to problem solve and take action when required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively communicate and a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to take direction, instruct, and supervise activities for youth/teens and younger children in a respectful and fun manner.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
• Certifications in High Five (PHCD), Safe Talk, or Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
• Enrollment in a post-secondary institution in a related field.
COMPETENCIES:
Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organizational priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.
Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communication, and integrity.
Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one’s team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains accountability for results.
Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the organization’s capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional customer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.
Fostering Innovation & Steering Change – Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through improvement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• First Aid Certification (Intermediate First Aid and Level C – CPR or equivalent)
• Driving may be required, if required, a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) is to be provided and must obtain a satisfactory review of a three-year Driver’s Abstract, with a maximum of six demerits.
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Spruce Grove (required upon offer and is a condition of employment).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
• Working in an office environment, mobile in the community, and outdoors.
• Monday to Friday; with some evening, weekend and holiday work as required.
• Hours of Work: typically, between the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm; within youth programs and Wheeled Sports Park programming working as late as 8:30pm
• Overtime may be required.
• Local Travel may be required.
• Working in a busy public environment.
• Exposure to noise levels that may exceed 85 decibels - includes large groups of people, including children, scoreboard noises.
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:
Medium Effort
• Climbing, ladders, balancing, crawling, crouching, depth perception/night, lifting, pushing, reaching(either both arms), use of feet (for control), pulling, outside work.
• Lifting up to 10kg (22 lbs) building.

NEXT STEPS

• You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.
• Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.
• The posting may be used to staff other permanent or temporary vacancies.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive annual salary
• Wellness Initiatives
• Work/Life Balance
• Recognized General Holidays
• Positive Work Atmosphere
• Employee Awards
• Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities
• Professional Development