Recreation Program Leader, Peterborough County and North Hastings County (Lakefield)

Job Title Recreation Program Leader

Wage $20.93/hour (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Community Partnership and Programs

Department Community Services

Location Lindsay, ON

Hours Temporary Part time (to September 2026), up to 24 hours per week

Other This is a current vacancy. Hours may include days, evenings and weekends

Essential Duties Specific to this role:

Lead recreational activities by preparing activities for children and teens, organizing the necessary supplies and equipment to facilitate sessions, and monitoring program participants, ensuring adherence to safety protocols during activities

Maintain logs and prepare reports on program performance and participation

Assist with the coordination of special events

As a member of the operational team:

Administer defined procedures and recommend solutions to challenges or process improvements

Work collaboratively with others to deliver the outcomes as defined; report any challenges to the manager and/or supervisor

Respond to customer service concerns; participating in problem solving and providing information to manager and/or supervisor, as appropriate

Maintain documentation, databases and corporate records in accordance with policy and divisional practice; consider legislative municipal requirements such as the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)

Procure services and goods as authorized by the manager and/or supervisor

Provide data or input on processes to allow reporting and decision making

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Possess current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certificate

Minimum three (3) months related experience working with children, preferably in a recreation environment (municipal programs or camps)

Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines

Possess and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and personal attributes as described in the key performance competencies outlined below

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications, the internet and any other related software

Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver’s Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipality

Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, will be required

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise People Services to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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