Recreation Programmer - Casual
Job No:
EXT2628
Location:
Okanagan Falls
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a casual Recreation Programmer to join the Recreation team. The work location for this position is Okanagan Falls, BC.
The casual Recreation Programmer position is responsible for organizing, delivering and providing maintenance and support for a variety of recreation related programs (including special events) for all demographics. This role at the Okanagan Falls Community Centre is primarily focused on program delivery support, orientations, special events and facility support.
The position has variable hours (weekend and evening shifts), with an increase of hours during the winter months (approximately 1-10 hours per week) and reduced hours in the summer. Available hours are contingent upon programs and services being delivered.
Qualifications:
- Experience working or volunteering with children, youth and/or adults in a recreational setting.
- Possess skills in recreational leadership and physical literacy.
- HIGH FIVE Principles Certification would be considered an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and marketing skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board, Committees, and a variety of internal and external partners.
- Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to pass and maintain a criminal record check including the vulnerable sector section.
- Valid First Aid Certificate or an ability and willingness to obtain one.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
This casual position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The hourly wage for the position is $32.43 per hour (January-June) then $32.59 per hour (July-December) plus 15% in lieu of all benefits and pension.
Application Deadline: 4:00 pm, Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.