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Recreation Leader job in Calgary, AB with The Calgary Society of Community Opportunities, Alberta - alis
This temporary full time Recreation Leader job from The Calgary Society of Community Opportunities is offering $16.93 to $20.26 hourly (to be negotiated) for 35 hours per week.
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Recreation Leader

Employer

The Calgary Society of Community Opportunities

Date Posted

June 02, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $16.93 to $20.26 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 35 hours per week
  • Position Temporary Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jun 16, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

The Calgary Society of Community Opportunities

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Disability studies
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Fitness centre
  • Urban area
  • Various locations
  • Swimming pool/centre
  • Swimming
  • Recreational facility/institution

Tasks

  • Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts
  • Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
  • Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
  • Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
  • Prepare reports
  • Understand principles of group dynamics
  • Leading/instructing groups
  • Leading/instructing individuals
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
  • Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own vehicle
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Recreation Leader is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
METHODICAL

Interest in manipulating and assembling supplies and sports and game equipment; and in monitoring recreational and sports activities to ensure safety and provide emergency and first aid assistance when required

SOCIAL

Interest in instructing groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities; in leading groups and individuals in recreational and leisure programs, and in attending clients with special needs by conducting therapeutic recreational and athletic activities

innovative

Interest in co-ordinating information to plan recreational, athletic, fitness and sports programs

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