Recreation Leader – Recreation
Job Overview
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Date PostedOctober 7, 2026
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Location
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Wage/Salary$23 / hour
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Contact NameKayla Howarth
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Open Positions2
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Staff AccommodationNo
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Position DurationPermanent
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Position TypePart-Time
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More Ways to ApplyOnline
Job Description
Part-Time – Permanent
Contributing to the health and well-being of children, youth, and adults, you “Take Care of Banff” by delivering exciting public recreation programs, youth programs and special events. Working independently, you will lead and facilitate K–4 registered after-school programs, youth drop-in and registered programs, and programs at Community Events.
You will lead meaningful recreational program activities and complete various lesson plans to ensure participants are fully engaged and having fun in a safe environment. You easily demonstrate the Town of Banff’s employee Mission and Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Efficiency and Professionalism. You can professionally communicate with co-workers, volunteers, parents, and supervisors by e-mail, telephone or in person.
The position’s accountabilities are:
• You plan, deliver, and facilitate meaningful recreation programs in various settings for all ages, focusing on increasing physical literacy, life skills and social connectedness. Including but not limited to:
o Into the Wild, Into the Woods, The Basement/Outsiders, Get Out, Mountain Adventures, resident focused community events, and Drop-in Programs.
• Exceptional interaction and communication skills, achieving understanding of children and youth, parents and adults, co-workers and external partners;
• Blending the outcomes of physical literacy, life skill-building and social and nature connection with diligent tracking and report requirements;
• Ensuring the safety and supervision of program participants and completing safety checks in the program space.
“Taking care of Banff: our Community, our People, our Park.”
We are seeking leaders who can commit to regular scheduling of at least 4 shifts per week during the school year and fill in for other recreation programming. If this position offers a chance to enjoy work and socialize with colleagues while fitting into your existing work schedule, we’re interested in hearing from you.
Closing Date: October 25, 2026
How To Apply: Follow this link: Town of Banff Current Opportunities
Click the “Apply Now” button to submit a pdf version of your cover letter and resume. Please note that you will not receive a confirmation email. Once you submit your application, a notification will appear on your screen confirming that your application has been successfully received.
The Town of Banff is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you need support or adjustments to the hiring process, please contact us at hr@banff.ca. We are happy to work with you to discuss your specific needs.
The Town of Banff appreciates the interest from all applicants and will directly contact those being considered for an interview.
For more information about why the Town of Banff could be your next great career move, please visit www.banff.ca/jobs
Job Requirements
Ideally, you have completed a post-secondary program in recreation, social work, childhood studies, education, physical education and/or leadership. Education in childcare courses/workshops, such as Physical Literacy 101, High Five – Principles of Healthy Child Development, NCC – Fundamental Movement Skills, is preferred. A combination of education with at least 1-2 years of work experience with children and youth, demonstrating the responsibilities listed above, will be considered. You will be required to confirm current First Aid certification and an RCMP criminal background check with vulnerable sector clearance.
Working safely is a condition of employment at the Town of Banff. As part of our internal responsibility system, all employees are accountable for adhering to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Town of Banff safety protocols. The Town of Banff’s safety culture philosophy is one of continuous improvement, so we look forward to your suggestions to make our workplace even safer.
