Town of Banff

Kim Coultis

Kim Coultis Photo: Stephanie Andrews

Recreation Programmer

You may recognize Kim Coultis around town playing softball, hiking local trails, or curling at the Recreation Centre. But did you know she is also the face behind the Community Class Calendar?

When Kim left her hometown of Owen Sound in the Fall of 1997, after graduating with a diploma in recreation and leisure services, she had no thought of making a permanent home in Banff. Like many other locals, Kim arrived here with little more than a backpack and a pair of skis. But after nearly 10 years in our community, she can’t imagine living anywhere else.

Kim started with the Town in 1998 as our facilities clerk. In 2005, she moved into the position of program coordinator, where she has been able to combine her passion for activities and lifelong learning with the structural knowledge of the Town she gained in her previous role. 

Kim is in her element when creating and implementing programs for the community.  From English as a second language, to fitness and first aid, Kim’s greatest satisfaction is “providing such unique programs and bringing them to the community.”

When she’s not meeting with instructors and developing new programs for the season, Kim likes to get out and enjoy everything the Bow Valley has to offer, whether on the trail, ice or the field. 

What's it like at work?

• You have your finger on the pulse of what’s going on in the community, and what the latest trends are for recreation, cultural, leisure, health and continuing education courses
• Working with a variety of instructors and organizations you identify community needs and organize programs and courses to fill those requirements
• Scheduling is your forte, so between course calendars, projects, special events and the development of new programs, you are constantly using this skill to enhance the overall health and recreation of the community
• You also sit on the board of the Bow Valley Continuing Education Council and provide advice, support and information on behalf of the Town

What are the role requirements?

• University undergraduate degree or diploma with major concentration in recreation leadership/administration, athletics or physical education
• Minimum two to four years experience in recreation programming or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of municipal and indoor/outdoor recreation programming
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, civic and private individuals and organizations in the community
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and to speak effectively in public
• Extensive knowledge of the community and its human and physical resources.
  

Want more information?

Talk to Kim Coultis about how she pulls together an innovative line up of community classes each and every season.

For more information about post-secondary education in this field, visit:

• Mount Royal College, Bachelor of Applied Business and Entrepreneurship - Sport and Recreation
  

• University of Alberta, MBA - Leisure and Sport Management