Recreation Program Leader; Summer Day Camp

Competition Number: 2026-05

Job Title: Recreation Program Leader (Summer Day Camp)

Department: Parks and Recreation

Employment Type: Temporary, Full Time;
Up to Three (3) Positions

Posted Date: January 20, 2026

Closing Date: February 24, 2026

Last Updated Date: January 20, 2026, 1:27

Status: Open

The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for up to three (3) Temporary, Full Time, Recreation Program Leaders, within the Parks and Recreation department. Employment for these positions will have orientation and training held in June and then will be up to forty (40) hours per week, based on program registration, starting on or about July 2, 2024, and will be part of CUPE Local 2093.

This position is posted internally and externally concurrently.

Applicants for the position must be mature, performance orientated individuals with the ability to work extremely well with others and independently with little supervision. They must work in a safe and responsible manner, and exercise good public relations, particularly with youth.

The Recreation Program Leader will provide and maintain a safe environment that delivers fun, entertaining programs that promote recreation, creativity, and inclusiveness for participants.

• Provides leadership for all programs and events.
• Provides a safe, fun, and entertaining environment for all program participants.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Meets BC Employment Standards minimum age requirements.
• Current Emergency or Standard First Aid Certification from a recognized agency.

* Recognized agency – as defined by WorkSafeBC.

• Can provide an exciting, enjoyable, enthusiastic, and safe environment for all participants.
• Can have fun and interact very well with a wide variety of ages.
• Has good knowledge of activities, games, and sports for a variety of ages.
• Can demonstrate strong verbal and conflict resolution skills for effectively communicating with all ages.
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully handle sensitive and personal information.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Experience directing children.
• Recreation programming experience.
• Resiliency to all weather.
• Positive attitude.

All positions are scheduled to end on or before September 1st, 2026.

The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation.

Wages are in accordance with CUPE Local 2093 ($21.26/Hour) and is a part of Schedule B of the Collective Agreement. This is a non benefited position with limited time off available.

Detailed applications containing resume and cover letter should be received by:

Internal applicants: 2:00 PM January 27, 2026

External applicants: 2:00 PM February 24, 2026

and be addressed to Jacquie Hill and emailed to

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Jacquie Hill, Manager of Parks and Recreation

The City of Fernie strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, City of Fernie will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation.

This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

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