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Position Description
Position Title: Community Development Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Community Development and Recreation
Location: District No 1 Community Centre, Blandford, New Ross School, and Chester
Area Middle School. Subject to change
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week (subject to the trial at Chester Area Middle School)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Salary Band: Middle Managers/Coordinators
Updated: April 2021
SCOPE
Under the direction of the Director of Community Development and Recreation for the
Municipality of the District of Chester, the Community Development Coordinator promotes the
vision of the Department, which is founded on the concept of community development. S/he is
responsible for the organization, coordination, and continuity of recreation services with a focus
on supporting community based initiatives and events.
OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER LEGISLATION
1. The Municipality of the District of Chester is committed to workplace safety and all
employees are expected to actively participate in the Municipality’s Occupational Health and
Safety Policy and Program and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation as well as
Regulations of the Province of Nova Scotia.
2. The Municipality of the District of Chester complies with the Employment Legislation of
Nova Scotia and all employees are also expected to act in accordance with the appropriate
Legislation as well.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
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1. Completion of Recreation Degree or diploma
2. Or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Competencies
1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively with a
variety of people;
2. Strong planning and organizational skills;
3. Ability to work with limited supervision, high level of sound and independent judgement,
reasoning, and discretion;
4. Experience with e-mail, the use of the Internet and Microsoft Office Suite;
5. Familiarity with online registration software ActiveNet would be an asset;
6. Familiarity with the Municipality of Chester and local community organizations would be an
asset.
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Development Coordinator organizes the provision of diverse recreational,
educational and leisure services to the community and supports community organizations and
community based initiatives that have a positive impact on the community.
Following is an outline of duties and responsibilities of the Community Development
Coordinator. The list is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the Director of Community
Development and Recreation to assign other duties as may be required.
1. Provides assistance to community development projects and initiatives.
2. Acts as a liaison with appropriate government departments, agencies, and community
organizations.
3. Provides appropriate resources and support to community organizations and their
volunteers.
4. Encourages networking among volunteers.
5. Assists community groups with volunteer recruitment.
6. Assists community groups with board development and access to funding.
7. Coordinates the community use of New ross School including the hiring and supervision of
community use staff.
8. Designs, implements, and evaluates programs, activities, courses, special events.
9. Hires, trains, and supervises program staff / instructors.
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10. Administers activity and program registration and payment.
11. Maintains clear and accurate digital and paper records.
12. Assists with the promotion and advertising of activities and programs.
13. Prepares reports as required.
14. Required to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential information.
15. Prepares submissions to community newsletters, as required.
16. Participates in the programs and services of the Recreation & Parks Department, as required.
17. Travel within the municipality, as required.
CONTACTS
1. Director of Community Development and Recreation
2. Municipal Council
3. Municipal Staff
4. Chester Municipal Recreation & Parks Committee
5. General Public
6. Local Organizations, Community Groups and Associations
7. Media
*This job description is subject to change.