Volunteer-Recreation Aide

Company Description Spring Living Retirement Communities creates warm, welcoming, and secure environments where residents receive personalized services and meaningful daily support. Guided by a vision to build unique and caring communities, Spring Living focuses on helping residents, team members, and families reach their fullest potential and feel genuinely supported. The organization is passionate about well-being and emphasizes caring connections between residents and staff. Spring Living owns and operates retirement communities in established residential neighborhoods across Canada. It is the Retirement Community platform of the Baz Group, a North American real estate company that acquires, develops, and repositions diverse assets.
Role Description The Volunteer-Recreation Aide is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area. This position supports the planning and delivery of recreational, social, and wellness activities that encourage resident engagement, enjoyment, and a strong sense of community. Day-to-day tasks include assisting with group programs and one-to-one activities, helping set up and clean up spaces and equipment, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for residents at all times. The Volunteer-Recreation Aide collaborates closely with recreation and care teams, welcomes residents and visitors, and provides friendly customer service during events and outings. The role also involves monitoring resident participation, gathering feedback, and communicating observations to the recreation team to help improve programs and services.
Qualifications

• Recreation and activity planning skills, with the ability to support group and individual programs tailored to older adults.
• Lifeguarding skills and water-safety awareness for communities that offer aquatic programs or pool-based activities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills to interact respectfully and effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Recreation-related skills such as golf or other leisure activities that help create varied and engaging programs.
• Empathy, patience, and a resident-centered mindset, with a commitment to promoting dignity, inclusion, and well-being.
• Ability to work on-site, follow safety and health protocols, and assist residents with mobility and participation in programs.
• Previous experience in retirement communities, long-term care, or community recreation is an asset.
• CPR/First Aid certifications and any relevant recreation or lifeguarding qualifications are considered beneficial.