Recreation Coordinator

Description

The City of Côte Saint-Luc ( City ) is currently searching for a dynamic candidate to join its management team in the role of Recreation Coordinator for the Recreation Department.

The Position

As a Coordinator , you will report to a Manager of the Recreation department. You will assist in the coordination and execution of rental requests internal and external as well as aiding the team with program bookings, scheduling and administrative cohesion.

Must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision, and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

This role will also include aiding the director and fellow team members in other related Recreational tasks and files for the department.

Work Schedule :

• 35h / week management position
• Sunday to Thursday, from 12pm to 8pm and / or 1pm to 9pm.
• The employee will sometimes be called upon to work outside of normal working hours : occasionally, on evenings and weekends, during special events, and during other activities required for the smooth running of the department.

Salary : To be discussed

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, promotes the facilities with the context of rental requests.
• Initiates, coordinate and / or participates in all efforts to publicize promotion of the City and department activities, services and events;
• Assists in coordinating publications, pamphlets, newsletters, and other materials as needed to promote the recreation facilities;
• Schedules and maintains communication with renters the team and participants;
• Assists in preparing a variety of publications, materials, and programs for events;
• Liaises with client to determine requirements and discuss arrangements. Coordinates all arrangements such as locations, room bookings, setups, cleanliness, staffing, etc.;
• Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about rental possibilities;
• Create and revise room layouts for each event / request
• Propose new ideas to improve the planning and executing of rentals and their agreements.
• Keep records of event bookings, inventory and agreements.
• Coordinate appointments and visits to view space, and scheduling of events on the calendar.
• Prepare and modify event contracts as requested.
• Assist with space contracts and book event space, order supplies and audiovisual equipment (when needed), order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor to meet the quality expectations.
• Undertakes other related recreational duties to aid and assist the team as requested by the director.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers;
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism;
• Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision;
• Recommended 3 years experience with office administrative management;
• Recommended 1 year experience coordinating rentals and bookings
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suites; mail merges, email and web searches;
• Strong verbal and written bilingual communication and interpersonal skills;
• High productivity, attention to detail and ability to work well in a team environment are essential.

Note

The masculine gender is used indiscriminately and for the sole purpose of lightening the text. The City of Côte Saint-Luc thanks you for your interest.

However, priority will be given to those candidates who best meet the overall profile.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Côte Saint-Luc has an Equal Employment Opportunity Program and as such, we are committed to supporting inclusive diversity practices.

We welcome applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any disabilities that would require special accommodations should you be invited to an assessment process.

Please be assured that we will treat this information as confidential.

Note

Please note that the City is a recognized organization under the Charter of the French Language and can use both the official language and another language.

Application Procedure

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those under consideration. Thank you.

The City of Côte Saint-Luc is the most populous municipality on the island of Montreal. Its sports and recreation programs, 28 parks, and modern library make it an attractive residential community in the west end.