Summer Program Coordinator Recreation Technician III

The City of Edmonton is looking for seasonal Recreation Program Coordinators within the Community Recreation and Culture Branch. This role focuses on the development and delivery of free and registered based programs and this role you will plan coordinate supervise and evaluate all aspects of the Green Shack Program Leaders In Training (LIT) Program or Indoor Recreation Centre Day Camps throughout the City. You will succeed in this role if you can achieve results in a respectful inclusive and service-minded way.

We are hiring Program Coordinators to support the following areas:

• Green Shack (Northwest Northeast Southwest and Southeast): Provide overall program and safety expectations training and support for Program Assistants and Program Leaders who are working at Green Shack park locations (quadrant specific) including coaching and evaluation.
• Registered Day Camps: Provide overall program and safety expectations training and support for Program Assistants and Program leaders who are working at a variety of Indoor Recreation Centre Day Camps across the City including coaching and evaluation. 4 In-services in the evenings would be an expectation to attend.
• Leaders In Training (LIT): Provide overall program and safety expectations training and support for Program Assistants at multiple city locations as well as support for youth participants who registered into the LIT program including coaching and evaluation. LITs are provided practical hands-on experience city wide for Day Camps and the Green Shack program. Attending In - services in the evenings for Day Camps would be an expectation to attend as well as a pool appreciation party for the participants on August 23rd 2026

What will you do

• Recruit hire train lead evaluate coach and supervise program staff and LITs
• Coordinate publicity book facilities and organize supplies and registration for assigned programs
• Ensure program and participant safety procedures are being followed
• Collaborate with organizations agencies partners and individuals on specific programs or events
• Support programs that deal with games sports crafts music drama and special events
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders including parents 311 phone calls and more
• Develop programs and program resources within established registration revenue and expenditure guidelines
• Monitor program budget
• Record ongoing statistics sharing status reports with the supervisor on all activities including attendance
• Other related duties as required

• Degree or Diploma in Recreational Education Leisure Studies or a related discipline with training in Program Development
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Program Delivery with a focus on children and/or youth programs

Skills required for success:

• Supervisory experience including coaching and mentoring staff
• Experience in delivering or supervising programs outdoors
• Experience in budget monitoring and reporting
• Current knowledge of successful processes for developing delivering and evaluating programs
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities including exceptional verbal and written communication facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to foster a strong team environment with teams of varying sizes through courage inclusivity collaboration and creativity
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail Docs Sheets)
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with proven abilities in problem-solving customer service and conflict resolution
• Program Coordinator positions will begin March 4th 2026 to August 28th 2026
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Current Intermediate First Aid and CPR (level C) prior to commencing employment
• Hire is dependent on Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers license (or provincial equivalent). Must obtain business auto insurance for personal vehicle use on City business
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
• An expectation of this position is to work the full duration of the contract with a maximum of one week (five working days) of time off permitted unless additional leave is approved.
• Coordinator placement for Green Shack Day Camps and LIT will be determined by interest experience and meeting the business need.
• Ability to work outdoors under various weather and environmental conditions

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 7 temporary full time positions for up to 6 months

Hours of Work: Up to 33.75 hours per week. Evening and weekend work is required.

Salary: $31.663 - $39.736 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: JP/JR

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