Summer Program Assistant Recreation Technician II

Edmonton - Canada

Hourly Salary: $ 23 - 28

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Are you passionate about working with children and making a positive impact in their lives If so the City of Edmonton is looking for you! We are currently hiring enthusiastic individuals to help lead and oversee our Green Shack Recreation Centre Day camps and Leaders in Training (LIT) programs.

Now is your chance to put your leadership skills to good use providing support and guidance to our programs staff and volunteers!

We are hiring Program Assistants to support the following areas:

Green Shack (Northwest Northeast Southwest and Southeast): Provide support for program leaders working at Green Shack park locations in one of four quadrants of the City. Supporting these staff includes training coaching evaluation and weekly in service meetings.
Registered Day Camps: Provide support for program leaders who are working at a variety of Indoor Recreation Centre Day Camps across the City which includes training coaching evaluation and four evening in-service meetings.
Leaders In Training (LIT): Provide training at multiple city locations and support for youth participants who registered into the LIT program including coaching and evaluation where LITs are provided practical hands-on experience for city wide Day Camps and the Green Shack programs. Program assistants are expected to Attend Day Camps evening in-service meetings and the LIT pool appreciation party on August 23rd 2026.

What will you do

Assist with the Recruitment interviews and hire staff
Develop and implement programs and training for frontline staff and LITs including training how to execute them
Schedule supervise mentor and evaluate staff and LITs
Provide excellent customer service and respond to incoming queries
Provide ongoing support leadership and resources to program staff and LITs
Monitor supplies and equipment
Ensure overall participant and program safety
Assist with preparing advertising/marketing materials
Provide assistance in the development of new programs
Assist with administrative tasks related to the overall operation of the Outdoor Adventure programs(schedules timesheets program reports evaluations statistics etc)
Assist with other related duties as required

Completion of 1st year in a recognized Recreation Administration or related diploma or degree program
Minimum of one (1) year directly related experience in leading recreational cultural or related educational programs
Experience training evaluating and supervising staff

Assets:

Skills and/or certifications in the areas of sports drama and/or arts
Experience working with individuals with inclusion needs
Experience working with volunteers

Skills required for success:

Computer proficiency including experience with Google Suite (Gmail Docs Sheets)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal team and customer service skills
Knowledge of best practices for inclusive recreation programming
Ability to work independently and manage time appropriately to meet section goals
Ability to work outdoors under various weather and environmental conditions
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion (
of Employment:
- Current Intermediate First Aid and CPR (level C) or equivalent is required prior to commencing employment
- Applicants will be required to have their own vehicle and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
- Green Shack Leaders in Training and the Recreation Centre Day camp positions will begin May 11 2026 and end up to August 28 2026.
- 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 unless additional leave is approved.
- Program Assistant placement for Green Shack Day Camps and LIT will be determined by interest experience and meeting the business need.
- Some evening and weekend work is required.
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 candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2027 season
Recall employees are not requested to submit an application
Up to 25 temporary full-time positions for an expected duration of up to 4 months
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week.
Salary: $23.183 - $28.647 (Hourly)
Recruitment Consultant: JP/JR
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