Recreation Program Leaders (Seasonal Contract)

Position Details

• Employment Type: Casual
• Contract Duration: Seasonal contract, November 2026 to June 2027
• Pay Range: $18.78-$23.48 hourly
• Work Schedule: Hours vary, including weekdays, evenings, PA Days, school breaks, and occasional weekends
• Work Location: Various municipal parks and recreation facilities across Bluewater
• Department: Facilities
• Reports To: Community Recreation Coordinator and Day Camp Coordinator
• Apply By: 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026

Position Summary

The Recreation Program Leader provides activities such as games, sports, songs, and crafts, and supervises children registered in the Municipality of Bluewater’s recreation programs and camps. The role helps deliver recreation programs, Bluewater Camps (PA Days and March Break), and other community recreation opportunities for children and youth.

What You Will Do

• Plan, organize, and lead engaging activities, including games, sports, crafts, arts, songs, and outings.
• Lead and supervise programs for children and youth in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
• Support the delivery of PA Day, March Break, seasonal, and other recreation programs.
• Encourage participation, teamwork, creativity, and positive social interaction.
• Set up and take down program spaces and equipment.
• Maintain accurate program records, including attendance, incidents, and logbooks, and ensure participant safety.
• Participate in daily sign-in and sign-out of program participants.
• Interact with parents and guardians, reporting on daily successes and challenges.
• Intervene and problem-solve disputes between participants.
• Model appropriate behaviour and understand basic principles of child development to support healthy development and relationships.
• Operate recreation programs and camps day to day, including planning and implementing activities within budget.
• Foster teamwork and effective communication between employees and participants.
• Keep program areas clean and free of litter.
• Follow municipal policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information, including medical information.
• Lead other summer recreation programming as required and perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Enrolled in or completed secondary education.
• Previous experience working with children, including in recreation programs.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Background Check.
• Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR.
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD), or willingness to obtain it prior to employment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to function well under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and lead activities with enthusiasm.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in municipal parks and recreation facilities, with some risk of exposure to weather conditions.
• Work regularly involves direct contact with the public, including children.
• Exposure to disagreeable people and situations can be expected.
• Work schedule may include evening and weekend shifts.
• Arrive on time and properly dressed in uniform.

How to Apply

Submit your resume to Becky Wilson, Administrative Assistant, at pwfassistant@municipalityofbluewater.ca.

Visit http://www.municipalityofbluewater.ca/municipal-office/careers/ to view the job description.

Additional Information

• This is an external job posting.
• No Canadian experience is required to apply.
• No AI or automated systems are used in screening applicants.
• The Municipality of Bluewater is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring practices and providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know your needs in advance.
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used exclusively to determine eligibility for employment with the Municipality of Bluewater. By submitting your information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for purposes related to recruitment, hiring, and employment. This information will be used solely for job selection.
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.