Recreation Leader - Calgary AfterSchool Programs

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As a Recreation Leader with Calgary AfterSchool Programs, you will help create fun, safe, welcoming and engaging opportunities for children and youth. Calgary AfterSchool programs provide free after-school opportunities for a diverse group of children and youth, with programming focused on areas such as sports, arts, healthy living and leadership development. You will lead and support recreation and social activities, supervise participants, build positive relationships with children, youth and families, and contribute to an environment where participants can develop skills, confidence and connections. Primary duties include:

• Lead and assist with recreation and social activities for children and/or youth.
• Provide active supervision and help maintain a physically and emotionally safe program environment.
• Build positive relationships with participants and encourage inclusion, participation and belonging.
• Be a positive role model and mentor to participants.
• Engage participants in age-appropriate activities including recreation, games, sports, arts, leadership activities and other group programming.
• Help plan, prepare and implement meaningful program activities.
• Adapt activities to support different interests, abilities and needs.
• Use positive approaches to group management, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Prepare equipment and supplies and assist with program set-up and clean-up.
• Maintain program records and provide feedback to support program evaluation and improvement.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors and other program team members.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to deliver a positive experience for participants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 months previous experience in an after-school, day camp, recreation, sport, childcare or youth-programming or volunteer environment.
• Recreation Calgary AfterSchool leaders must be:
  • Minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Available to work a minimum of three hours per day, at least two days per week, during program operating hours: Monday to Thursday between 2:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
• Social Programs Calgary AfterSchool leaders must be:
  • Minimum of 16 years of age for children's programs and minimum of 18 years of age for youth programs.
  • Available to work a minimum of three hours per day, two days per week, during program operating hours between 2:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and/or Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Experience planning and facilitating recreation activities for groups is required.
• Coaching, mentoring or volunteer leadership experience is required.
• Education or current studies in Child Studies, Education, Social Work, Kinesiology or a related Human Services field will be considered an asset.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle, may be required for some positions. Ability to obtain The City of Calgary operator's permit may be required for some positions.
• Previous experience working with participants from diverse cultural backgrounds and/or participants with diverse abilities would be considered an asset.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship building skills along with the ability to solve problems and respond appropriately to conflicts or changing program situations.
• Sound judgment and a strong commitment to participant safety.
• Well-developed customer service skills, and willingness to take initiative and extra leadership duties within program space.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Current Intermediate First Aid certification is required.
• A valid Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Search must be provided for those over 18 years of age and a valid Police Information Check must be provided for those under 18 years of age. Date of completion must be within the last 12 months.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
• Applicants may be contacted, interviewed, and hired throughout the duration of this competition.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Recreation and Social Programs
• Union: Non-Union/Code 86
• Position Type: Up to 10 On-Call positions
• Compensation: $17.83 - 22.03 per hour
• Hours of work: On-Call hours will vary based on operational requirements.
• Days of work: This position works various shifts including daytime, evening and weekends.
• Location: Various
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: December 11, 2026
• Job ID: 315541