Part-Time Recreation Program Leader

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby; Whitby; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby is seeking a Part-Time Recreation Program Leader to plan, prepare, and instruct youth and children programs and events that are engaging, safe, and high quality.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation & Community Programs, you will support drop-in programs, design youth activities, promote memberships, and participate in staff training while focusing on inclusion and community impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Recreation programming, Childhood Development and Youth Leadership Training.
• Minimum of six (6) months of directly related experience.
• Current certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘C’ with AED.
• Strong research skills to develop programs and keep up with trends in the field.
• Ability to coordinate activities and motivate children and youth participants and volunteers.
• Effectively demonstrated conflict resolution, reasoning and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate level working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and instruct youth and children programs and special events to provide enjoyable, safe and quality programs/events.
• Instruct and supervise participants at drop-in programs and recreation programs.
• Develop youth programs by planning seminars, theme nights and special events.
• Promote child and youth programs and youth memberships.
• Attend staff training sessions.
• Respond to participant interests, goals, needs and questions regarding child and youth issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Grade 12 education

Recreation programming

Childhood Development

Youth Leadership Training

Emergency First Aid & CPR C with AED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Who We Are

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area.

Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada.

Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031.

Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.

The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre.

Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.

Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming.

On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community.

Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us.

We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

Let’s grow together.

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials. By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation & Community Programs, the Part‑Time Recreation Program Leader is responsible for planning, preparing and instructing youth and children programs and special events to ensure participants are provided with enjoyable, safe and quality programs/events, including:

• instructing and supervising participants at drop‑in programs, and recreation programs
• developing youth programs by planning seminars, theme nights and special events
• promoting child and youth programs and youth memberships
• attending staff training sessions
• responding to participant interests, goals, needs and questions regarding child and youth issues
• other duties as may be assigned

Who You Are

You will bring a passion for working with children and youth. You will be committed to working in a socially inclusive environment, responding with sensitivity to diverse needs. You will have well‑developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to establish rapport, work cooperatively and communicate effectively with staff, children, youth, parents/guardians and community partners.

What You Bring To Our Team

• a minimum Grade 12 education
• Recreation programing, Childhood Development and Youth Leadership Training
• a minimum of six (6) months of directly related experience
• current certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘C’ with AED
• strong research skills to be able to develop the programs and keep up with trends in the field
• the ability to coordinate activities and motivate children and youth participants and volunteers
• effective demonstrated conflict resolution, reasoning and analytical skills
• a demonstrated intermediate level working knowledge of technical equipment and computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• a valid police criminal record check to work with the vulnerable sector

What We Offer You

The opportunity to gain independence and develop leadership skills as you find your place in our recreation community.

Salary Range/Hourly rate: $23.29 - $25.78

Hybrid information: Frontline Hours: Flex hours, including days, evenings and weekends (maximum of 24 hours per week).

Closing Date: August 17, 2026

Vacancy Statement: Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Town of Whitby are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

AI Disclosure: The Town of Whitby confirms that artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this position.

Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Town of Whitby is an Affir‑mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

The Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability‑related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.