Recreation Leader 1

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Recreation Leader 1 for the summer to implement recreational programs citywide. This involves supervising staff and volunteers, leading activities, and ensuring safe participation in programs. Candidates must have relevant education, experience in training staff, and necessary certifications. The position demands independent judgment and initiative, adaptable to various locations throughout Burnaby.

Qualifications

• Ability to recruit, train, direct, evaluate volunteers.
• Experience providing guidance and instruction to staff.
• Driver’s License for BC, First Aid Certificate, CPR Level C.

Responsibilities

• Implement social, cultural, and recreational activities.
• Supervise auxiliary staff, instructors, and volunteers.
• Prepare and lead individual program plans.

Skills

Recruiting and training volunteers

Leading recreational activities

Providing community guidance

Education

Completion of a two-year Community Recreation program or Grade 12 with relevant courses

Job description

Recreation Leader 1 (Summer)

Competition No: 2026-RL

Duration: Auxiliary

Last Updated: 1/30/26

We are hiring Recreation Leaders for Summer! Reporting to a Coordinator of Summer Recreation programs, this role involves implementing a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities citywide. This position also includes supervising auxiliary staff, contractual instructors, and volunteers. Duties are performed within established program guidelines, but the leader exercises independent action, judgment, and initiative. The leader prepares and leads individual program plans and promotes interest and participation in program activities, special events; provides guidance, advice and referrals as required to the public; reviews program offerings and makes recommendations as to new programs; and establishes and maintains close liaison with community groups and the general public. The leader enforces rules and regulations and ensures that required standards of behavior and safety are maintained.

Activities include camps, access, outdoor playgrounds, and wading pools in the summer season, and assisting in training and direction of staff and volunteers. The leader may perform records, preparation of reports, creation of signs and promotional information, and related work as required.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of a two-year Community Recreation program from a recognized Community College, or Grade 12 supplemented by courses in recreation and sound related community recreation experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience: Ability to recruit, train, direct, evaluate volunteers, and provide guidance and instruction to part-time staff and contractual instructors.

Certificates: Driver’s License for BC, First Aid Certificate, and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate – Level C is required.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $29.48 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Location

Access Services, Bill Copeland, Bonsor, Burnaby Art Gallery, Burnaby Village Museum, Cameron Recreation Centre, Charles Rummel, Christine Sinclair Community Centre, Community Services, Edmonds Community Centre, Eileen Daily Pool, Kensington Complex, Outdoor Recreation, Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre, and Willingdon Community Centre.

Hours of Work

This is an auxiliary position. Hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements and scheduled on an as needed basis. Daytime and weekend availability is an asset.

Apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers.

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