recreation program leader
Posted on July 14, 2026 by Employer details YMCA Association of Cumberland
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Noisy. Work setting: School or educational institution/establishment. Tasks: Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques. Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts. Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events . Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs. Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities. Prepare reports. Understand principles of group dynamics. Leading/instructing groups. Ensure health and safety regulations are followed. Supervision: 16-20 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development). CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Child Abuse Registry check. Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day.- Location Brookdale, NSB4H 3Y1
- Work location On site
- Salary$19.00 to $19.50HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 17.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contractPart time
- Day
- Starts as early as 2026-09-03 End date: 2027-06-28
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3621720
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Noisy
Work setting
- School or educational institution/establishment
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
- Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts
- Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
- Prepare reports
- Understand principles of group dynamics
- Leading/instructing groups
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Supervision
- 16-20 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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