Abstract: This presentation provides an overview of sustainability principles and concepts, and an opportunity to discuss practices specific to recreation and parks. It addresses the changes required to develop sustainability in service provision, identification of change-management initiatives, and successful examples from Alberta communities. Pre-conference session from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.
Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.
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ARPA’s Active, Creative, Engaged Communities (ACE Communities) recently sent out an application notice to Alberta communities who may be interested in learning about potential support that is available to improve the quality of life in rural Alberta by developing community leadership and community development. This notice is a reminder of the upcoming deadline of MAY 29TH and provides a link to the application.
The Active, Creative, Engaged Communities (ACE) initiative, spearheaded by Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), is designed to enhance quality of life in rural Alberta by strengthening community leadership, collaboration, and innovation through recreation, parks, arts, culture, and heritage. Rural communities of all sizes are considered including cities, villages, hamlets, or communities. Unfortunately, Calgary and Edmonton are not eligible for partnering.
The ACE Communities initiative is made possible as the result of generous support by Rural Alberta’s Development Fund (RADF), Encana, and Canwest.
Two kinds of support, influenced by a community’s identified needs, will be provided over a two year period: 1) Seed Funding of $10,000 and 2) In-kind support estimated at $45,000 in value. Over a two year period, leaders from each partner community will participate in a variety of activities that include: teleconferences, retreats, training opportunities, and, with the support of a community development coach, local initiatives that will engage other community members in your community.
The support is provided to strengthen and facilitate the growth of local community leaders who in turn will involve more citizens in making their community a better place to live, work and play. The intent is to build on your community’s existing expertise and resources particularly in the areas of collaboration and innovation.
Currently, ACE Communities is supporting 20 partner communities and is now seeking an additional 10. The application dead-line is MAY 29th, 2009 and notification of a conditional acceptance will take place on June 16th, 2009.
For more information and the actual application click this link:
http://acecommunities.ca/images/uploads/Flight_3_Partner_Community_Application.doc
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CLASSIFICATION: Pool Shift Supervisor I
REPORTS TO: Pool Shift Supervisor II & Aquatic Centre Supervisor
SHIFT: Recreation Division: Shift, weekend, and overtime as per operational schedules.
RATE OF PAY: Starting Wage $16.15/hr
One Year Rate $17.80/hr
POSTING PERIOD: April 1, 2009 to April 14th
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
The City of Brooks requires a Pool Shift Supervisor I in the Recreation & Parks Services Department. This is a permanent position, primarily involved at the Aquatic Centre. The Incumbent must be experienced in basic pool operations, custodial and trouble-shooting techniques related to Aquatics. The incumbent will supervise and participate fully as a Lifeguard, and instruct Red Cross and Life Saving Courses. The incumbent will also assist the Aquatic Supervisor and Pool Shift Supervisor II’s in the implementation of Aquatic programming.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Grade Twelve education or equivalent is required.
2. National Lifeguard Service
3. Water Safety Instructor
4. Standard First Aid Certification/ Aquatic Emergency Care
5. Pool Operator I Certificate
6. Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Lifesaving Instructor / Bronze Examiner.
2. One to two years of aquatic experience
Contact: Please deliver resumes as follows:
Debbie Crossland, Aquatic Supervisor
City of Brooks
Email: dcrossland@brooks.ca
Fax: (403) 362-4416
APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE WITHIN THE POSTING PERIOD IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
Fax: 403-362-4416
EMail: dcrossland@brooks.ca
Posted: Apr 1, 2009
Last Update: Apr 1, 2009