Recreation Program Leader

Job in Calgary, Alberta, D3J, Canada

Listing for: Westside Recreation Centre

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22

Job specializations:

Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, After School, Preschool / Daycare
Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, After School, Preschool / Daycare

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21000 - 30000 CAD Yearly CAD 21000.00 30000.00 YEAR

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)
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:
August 28, 2026. Interviews will commence prior to closing date.#J-18808-Ljbffr