Child & Youth Summer Assistant Recreation Programmer

Posted on: Feb 11, 2026

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

This posting is for 1 hourly summer position starting in May, with an anticipated end date of September 4, 2026

As the Child & Youth Summer Assistant Recreation Programmer, you will provide a high level of support to Child & Youth programs and services by providing program coordination, communications, delivery and evaluation. You would also provide support to the Recreation Programmer by assisting in overseeing summer staff and Leaders in Training participants, as well as the planning and marketing of programs.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the Child & Youth Programming team
Collaborate with the Child & Youth Programming team to develop and update various manuals and summer reports
Assist Child & Youth Programming team with various ongoing projects
Assist with the planning, promotion, preparation and co-ordination of the Leaders in Training (LIT) Program, involving up to 70 youth each summer, grades 7 – 12
Attend and assist with training program participants
Provide leadership development to participants through weekly site visits with the Child & Youth Programming team
Administrative duties for the LIT program (ie. sending weekly evaluations, updating programming spreadsheet, etc.)
Assist in the delivery of high-quality summer camp programs for youth ages 6Y-12Y with the Child & Youth Programming team
Assist with supply purchasing, management of summer camp field trips and storage room organization
Weekly camp preparation (ie. restocking camp forms in site binders, packing equipment bags, printing forms, etc.)
Support the instructor team in meeting ratios for swimming, change rooms, field trips and various summer camp activities in case of last-minute instructor illness/unavailability

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Excellent communication, leadership and team building skills, with proven ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality and cooperation
Ability to work both independently, on a team, and in a variety of environments
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Proven time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrate subject matter expertise in Child & Youth Wellness programming
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), scheduling software (When to Work), and knowledge of safe work practices
Experience working with Intelligenz software is an asset
Knowledge and understanding of Long-Term Athlete Development Model, physical literacy and fundamental movement skills is an asset.
High School Diploma with 3 years of related experience
In-Progress or completed Post-Secondary Degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation and Leisure (BARST – Recreation, Sports & Tourism Degree), or a related field is preferred
Recreation related supervisory or leadership experience is preferred
Considerable experience working within area of expertise (Child & Youth) in a teaching, mentoring, leading, volunteering, tutoring or coaching role
Summer camp experience is preferred
HIGH FIVE® Training (Principles of Healthy Child Development) is an asset

Conditions of Employment :

Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
Must have a reliable method of transportation as well as Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence
Current and Valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C is required
Available to work 30 hours per week including weekends and evenings as required

Job Type

Full Time Temporary

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$32.64 - $40.80

Closing Date

February 22, 2026

Posting ID: 36990

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