Recreational Coordinator - Summer Student, Wainwright Region (Tofield)

Recreational Coordinator - Summer Student Wainwright, AB, Canada

Job Description Posted Friday, April 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Catholic Social Services is currently recruiting for a contract, part-time summer job for (35 hours per week) in Wainwright, Alberta. The length of the contract will be 8 weeks. This position is dependent upon government funding.

Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 30 and must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.

Job Summary:

As a Recreational Coordinator, you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a recreation program to children and adults with disabilities. You will be supporting caregiver support groups for families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist adults with developmental disabilities with their day to day needs

Promote Agency at community events.ie. kids activities / FASD Awareness Day

Attend staff meetings and participate in staff development training

Work as part of the Agency team

Administrative duties, such as filing, copying, scanning, shredding, supplies, special projects

Participate on activities and tasks in various locations (required to travel)

What This Job Requires:

High school education completed

Currently enrolled or completed studies in Early Childhood Development, Child and Youth Care Worker, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Psychology, or Disabilities programs would be considered an asset

Experience working with children or adults with developmental disabilities is considered an asset

Skills in planning and delivery of a program

Gain knowledge of children/adults with disabilities

Skills in problem solving, initiative, organizing, teamwork, communication

Apply professional/technical/safety knowledge and skills that are learned

Gain knowledge of policies, procedures, and health and safety expectations

Development of verbal and written communication skills

Technical skills- computer programs/data bases/photocopiers

Development of Professional Boundaries, Confidentiality&Privacy, Respectful Workplace

Work ethic– punctuality, commitment, reliability

Conflict Resolution skills and how to work as a team member

Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory Security Checks including Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check from local RCMP or City Police detachment issued within six (6) months

Child Intervention Record Check issued within six (6) months

A Valid class 5 Driver’s License and vehicle that enables you to safely transport clients is required

Summary of driving record with no more than six (6) demerit points current within one (1) year

Vehicle Registration and Third Party Liability Insurance (amount of two million)

What We Offer:

The compensation for this position is $18.00

per hour

Work within a highly collaborative, team-oriented organization, where your ideas are heard, and you can see your impact daily.

Growth Opportunities: apply and grow your skills within a dynamic, innovative and expanding Agency that is taking a leadership role in our industry.

Catholic Social Services is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce. In an effort to enrich our agency and reflect the communities we serve, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all diverse groups and backgrounds.

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