Recreation Program Leader (Summer Day Camp)

Competition Number: 2026-18

Job Title: Recreation Program Leader (Summer Day Camp)

Department: Parks and Recreation

Employment Type: Temporary

Salary: $21.26/hr

Posted Date: May 29, 2026

Closing Date: June 11, 2026

Last Updated Date: May 29, 2026, 1:47

Status: Open

Description:

Recreation Program Leader (Summer Day Camp) 

Temporary (up to 2) 

Posted May 28, 2026 

The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for Recreation Program Leaders, within the Parks and Recreation department. Employment for this position will be up to forty (40) hours per week, based on program registration, starting on or about July 2, 2026, and will be part of CUPE Local 2093. This position is posted internally and externally concurrently. 

Applicants for the position must be mature, performance orientated individuals with the ability to work extremely well with others and independently with little supervision.  They must work in a safe and responsible manner, and exercise good public relations, particularly with youth.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Recreation Program Leader will provide and maintain a safe environment that delivers fun, entertaining programs that promote recreation, creativity, and inclusiveness for participants.  

  • Provides leadership for all programs and events. 

  • Provides a safe, fun, and entertaining environment for all program participants. 

  • Performs other duties as required. 
     

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Meets BC Employment Standards minimum age requirements 

  • Current Emergency or Standard First Aid Certification from a recognized agency* 

*Recognized agency – as defined by WorkSafeBC. 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES 

  • Can provide an exciting, enjoyable, enthusiastic, and safe environment for all participants. 

  • Can have fun and interact very well with a wide variety of ages. 

  • A good knowledge of activities, games, and sports for a variety of ages. 

  • Can demonstrate strong verbal and conflict resolution skills for effectively communicating with all ages. 

  • Demonstrated ability to tactfully handle sensitive and personal information. 

  • Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. 

 

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS 

  • Experience directing children. 

  • Recreation programming experience. 

  • Resiliency to all weather.  

  • Positive attitude.  

Additional Information:   

All positions are scheduled to end on or before September 1st, 2026.   
 

The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation. 

 

Wages are in accordance with CUPE Local 2093 ($21.26/ Hour) and is a part of Schedule B of the Collective Agreement.  This is a non benefited position with limited time off available.  

 JOB POSTING

Contact Information:

Detailed applications containing resume and cover letter should be received by:  

 

For internal applicants, by   2:00 PM June 4, 2026 

For external applicants, by  2:00 PM June 11, 2026  

 

and be addressed to Jacquie Hill and emailed to  careers@fernie.ca.  

 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. 

 

Jacquie Hill, Manager of Parks and Recreation 

c/o Human Resources 

City of Fernie, PO Box 190 

Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0 or  

email careers@fernie.ca  

 

The Cityof Fernie strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, City of Fernie will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment. 

 

 

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