Recreation Coordinator - Minahik Waskahigan Elementary School - Pinehouse

Northern Lights School Division No; Pinehouse; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights School Division in Pinehouse seeks a Recreation Coordinator for Minahik Waskahigan Elementary School. The role will oversee community-based sport, recreation, and culture programs using school and community assets, with after-school and weekend activities aligned to NC&SRCP goals.

The position is full-time, temporary until March 31, 2027, with compensation $22.56–$26.39 per hour, depending on education and experience. Supervisor contact details are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• The minimum qualification is a two-year diploma in recreation, leisure studies, or equivalent.
• Candidates without minimum qualifications can be considered based on local knowledge, support, experience and skills.
• Experience in sport, culture, and recreation programming; and with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community-based sport, recreation, and culture opportunities using school and community assets.
• Coordinate after-school, evening, and weekend programs in line with NC&SRC objectives.
• Collaborate with community and school events and activities.
• Support volunteers and help manage program schedules.

Skills

organizational skills

time management

communication skills

interpersonal skills

budgeting

financial management

teamwork

independence

driver's license

volunteer coordination

Education

Two-year diploma in recreation / leisure studies or equivalent

Job description

Recreation Coordinator - Minahik Waskahigan Elementary School - Pinehouse JobID: 1045

• Position Type: School Based Support/ Recreation Coordinator
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026

FTE:Full time
Term of Employment:Temporary (March 31, 2027)
Salary and Benefits: $22.56 to $26.39 per hour - According to education and experience.

Definition

The Community School Recreation Coordinator (CSRC) will facilitate community-based sport, recreation, and culture opportunities utilizing the school and other community assets for programming. Following the objectives of the Northern Community & School Recreation Coordinator Program (NC&SRCP), these programs will be after school evenings and weekends and in conjunction with community and school special events.

Qualifications

• The minimum qualification for the position is a two-year diploma in recreation, leisure studies, or equivalent. Candidates without minimum qualifications can be considered depending upon their strength of local knowledge, and support coupled with appropriate experience and skills.
• Experience in sport, culture, and recreation programming; and experience working with volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• organizational & time management skills
• communication and interpersonal skills
• budgeting and financial management skills
• able to speak Cree or Dene would be a significant asset
• understanding of the Community
• able to work independently and as well as part of a team
• possess a valid Driver's License – Class 5

For more information on the school and community, please contact the Superintendent of Education, Jordan Kolbeck at 306-288-2310, or the Principal, Jennifer Smith at 306-884-4951, or visit our website at nlsd113.ca.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.

NLSD is committed to employment equity and building a representative workforce. Applications are encouraged from members of equity‑seeking groups, including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women in underrepresented occupations. Qualified Indigenous candidates may be given preference in accordance with the Division's Employment Equity procedures and objectives.