Cobb’s Pond Rotary ParkLuncheon April 15, 2014

Cobb’s—Before

Cobb’s--Before

Cobb’s--Before

Cobb’s Pond - Rotary Park

Today

Jim’s Lookout – With Fountain

Jim’s Lookout

Beach – Play Area

Beach Chairs

Boardwalk- Shelter

Boardwalk

Wharfs

Beach Volleyball

Wheel Accessible – Play Lot

Play Lot

Amphitheatre

Stage

Main Building and Maintenance

Community Hall

Kitchen

Park Building

The First Winter

Early snow fall – early machines in the park

More signage and snow fencing erected

Access trail being used regularly

Social media to help get the message out

Successful snow drags

Building now completed – 98%

Pictures on Social Media

Cobb’s Signs

Cobb’s Signs

Cobb’s Signs

Cobb’s Signs

Cobb’s Signs

Operating

55-60K per year operating

Cobb’s Pond Attendant full time seasonal

Grounds Staff – Weekends

Programming Students and supplies

Cleaning Supplies

Utilities – Heating – Electrical – Phones

Maintenance materials and supplies

Flowers and signage

Boardwalk maintenance

TOWN OF GANDER - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCobb’s Pond Attendant – Competition # TOG2014-017Seasonal (May 1st - Oct 31st)

JOB REQUIREMENTSUnder the direction of the Facilities Operations Coordinator, the successful candidate performs a diverse range of unskilled and semi-skilled park maintenance related tasks. Task includes grass and turf field maintenance, clearing paths and trails, raking, pruning, watering, fertilizing, edging and gardening within the park and boardwalk areas. You must enjoy working outdoors and have sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination required to perform heavy manual labour in all types of weather. The successful applicant will also be responsible for general janitorial duties as well as the maintenance of all grounds equipment and buildings within the park.

REQUIREMENTS:Must have a previous horticultural experience including landscaping, turf maintenance, flower & tree planting. A diploma in horticultural or park maintenance is preferred

Experience in one or more of the following is a definite asset: small equipment operation such as power mowers, riding mowers, chain saw, trimmers and aerator; construction, janitorial and general maintenance duties throughout the park.

Interest in parks maintenance and sports field management is an asset.

As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must have a valid Driver’s License and must also obtain a criminal record check prior to beginning employment.

First Aid and CPR training is required

Candidate must have completed high school and hold a valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Salary: Unionized position - $21.71/hrs.; 40 hrs. /wk.; a premium for those with a diploma or certificated in the related field.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter on or before

Thursday, April 17, 2014 to the attention of:

Capital

Table & Chairs – Desks and computers

Fridge & Stove – kitchen supplies

Riding lawn-mower – push mowers

Cobb’s Vehicle with Trailer

Hand Tools – Picks- shovels – saws – pruners – rakes- wheelbarrows – whipper snipper

P.A system

Mobility accessible playlot- 2015

Mini Tuck

Mini Truck

Lawnmower

Mobility Accessible Playlots

Programming Opportunities

Dog Park – Cobb’s??

Pond Hockey

Pond Hockey -2014

Cobb’s Pond Skating

Outdoor Skating

Summer Programming

Beach Volleyball

Canoe & Dragon Boat Races

B.B.Q Picnic Area

Physical Activity Pilot Project – Girls 6-10Dear Mr. Deschamps,

Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador and the Inclusion Grant Review Committee would like to thank you for your recent submission for the Inclusive Recreation Pilot Site Funding Program (Phase 2). A selection committee was established to review all submissions based on specific criteria that we were looking for including; program sustainability, program reach, uniqueness, magnitude of barriers, partnerships and leveraging of resources, duration of the program and in-kind supports.

We are happy to announce that your submission was successful in receiving funding, resources and training to assist with your program and to ensure that it is a success.

The following is a break down of what your site will receive: - $1,800.00 Monetary Funding- $500.00 worth of training

Also attached, is an agreement form that you must complete and send back to the Recreation NL office at (709) 729-3814. Your payment will be processed within 2 weeks of your agreement form being received.

Please note that Recreation NL will be collecting information and data to assist us in evaluating the funding program and will request that you submit a final report about your program/project with pictures of the program included as well.

If you have any questions about the above information please do not hesitate to contact Ashley Mercer, Recreation Coordinator at (709) 729-0980 or email ashleymercer@recreationnl.com

Thank you,Inclusion Grant Review Committee

Bocce Courts

Street Hockey – Parking Lot

Birthday Parties

Sign out Equipment

Winter Activities

Outdoor Rink – Ball Hockey

Ice Resurfacer Sponsorship

Ice Resurfacer Sponsorship

BoardwalkPavilionOpening

Questions?