Summer Program Leader

Reporting to the Recreation Program Coordinator, the Summer Program Leader is responsible for the day-to-day planning and implementing of an active based, safe, fun-filled and educational summer-camp program for children of various ages. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, thrive in a team environment and love working with children, then this may be the position for you!

Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, developing, implementing and actively participating in appropriate and age-related activities.

• Mentoring assigned Leaders in Training (LIT) to assist them with skill development and age-appropriate activity plans.

• Communicating with parents/guardians and supervisors on a daily basis.

• Requesting, maintaining and planning for supplies and equipment.

• Ensuring a clean, safe, caring and inclusive environment for the participants, volunteers and other camp staff.

• Attending staff meetings and completing daily camp procedures and records (i.e., sign-in sheets, evaluations, reports).

• Adhering to applicable responsibilities as outlined in the City of Fort Saskatchewan Health and Safety policy.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have related education and training in working with children of all ages, along with a demonstrated interest in child-focused programming. Applicants are required to have some university-level studies in Education, Recreation, or a related field from a recognized institution. Previous experience working with children of various ages and interacting with parents and the public is required, while experience working as part of a team is considered an asset.

Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, creativity, and a mature, responsible attitude, along with strong organizational and exceptional interpersonal skills. The ability to listen and communicate constructively with children, parents, and coworkers in a positive and respectful manner is essential, as is the ability to work efficiently with minimal on-site supervision. Applicants must possess or be willing to obtain required certifications including WHMIS, High Five – Principles of Healthy Child Development, and Standard First Aid Level C with CPR and AED.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License. Your commitment will be required for the entire duration of the season.

This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement. The successful candidate will provide a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check at time of hire.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week;
Monday to Friday

Duration:
June 15, 2026 – August 21, 2026

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:

• Competitive wages

• Training/education and professional development opportunities

• 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown.

Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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