Recreation Program Leader
- Calgary, AB, T3H 4V7, Canada
Part-time
This date has passed. Check with the employer before applying.
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Listed closing date
- Experience
- 2+ years previous experience working with children in a recreation setting or equivalent
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Westside Recreation Centre is a world-class facility based on a lifestyle and wellness concept. Since 2000, we have been providing families with high quality and accessible recreation facilities, programs and services. Recreation Program Leaders facilitate safe, fun, and engaging programs for children 2-15Y including physical literacy, sports, arts & crafts, and more! This is a part-time, hourly role.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- To supervise, lead and instruct recreation programs for children ages 2-6Y, 6-12Y or 13-15Y. Programs include physical literacy, sport skills, group games, crafts, art activities, free swimming time, outdoor activities, and more.
- To provide a safe, fun and quality experience
- To complete all required program lesson planning
- Actively and enthusiastically participate in all aspects of the programs
- Set Up/ Take Down and general cleaning/maintenance of program equipment (including lifting up to 40 lbs)
- Administrative duties as required
- Day to day risk management skills
- Group control and child guidance skills in groups of up to 24 children
- Communicate any relevant information, incidents and concerns with parents
To be considered for this role, all candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be a minimum 18 years of age
- Be available for two or more shifts during program hours:
- 8:30am- 8:30pm Monday-Friday
- 8:30am-8:30pm Saturday and Sunday
- Be available for mandatory training starting in September 2026
- Have current Alberta approved First Aid training agency- CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid.
- Successful applicant must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Search completed at their own cost
Experience and Qualifications:
- 2+ years previous experience working with children in a recreation setting or equivalent
- Relevant certifications such as NCCP/High 5 are considered an asset
- Education, experience and certifications in physical literacy and fundamental movement skills are considered an asset
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) level 1 or higher considered an asset
- Fill out any relevant skills related to this role under “Skills” on the application page
Closing date: October 12, 2026. Interviews will commence prior to closing date.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Recreation Program Leader facilitates safe and engaging programs for children aged 2-15, including sports, arts, and physical literacy activities. Responsibilities also include lesson planning, equipment maintenance, and maintaining clear communication with parents regarding incidents.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess current Intermediate First Aid certification, and have a clear Vulnerable Sector Search. At least 2 years of experience working with children in a recreation setting is required.
Skills
- Child supervision
- Physical literacy
- Program planning
- Risk management
- Group control
- Child guidance
- First aid
- Sports instruction
- Arts and crafts
- Communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Administrative tasks
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Social Services
- Administrative
Keywords
- Recreation
- Physical literacy
- Child development
- First aid
- Vulnerable sector search
- NCCP
- High 5
- Early childhood education
- Risk management
- Lesson planning
- Sports skills
- Group games
- Wellness
- Recreation centre