Recreation Worker III - Program Leader Municipality: City of Abbotsford To apply online, click here Job ID: J0226- 0273 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture Job Description: The City of Abbotsford is looking for Auxiliary Recreation Workers – Community Recreation Leaders to join our Parks, Recreation & Culture team. Under the supervision of the Community Recreation Programmers, Community Recreation Leaders are responsible for planning and facilitating a variety of social, cultural, sport and general interest activities for early years, child, youth and adult programs. Core Characteristics: •Outstanding leadership and customer service skills •Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally diverse community setting •Excellent customer service, communication skills & positive attitude Duties: Duties: •Plan and lead pre-registered programs (sports, arts & crafts, dance, cooking, early years, parent participation, children, youth & adult) •Supervise, facilitate and lead drop-in sessions •Supervise Birthday parties •Childminding •Lead games, sports, and craft making activities with children •Lead activities at special events •Set-up and take down of programs •Report safety hazards and respond to first aid incidents appropriately Skill Requirements: Qualifications: •Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ & AED certification •Completion of grade 10. •High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate •Leadership skills including ability to model appropriate behaviors and demonstrate sound judgment while creating a positive, enthusiastic & fun environment. •One-year related experience inclusive of six months instructional experience in a sport, recreational and/or cultural environment planning and leading programs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. •Area of assignment may require additional experience: Skate Instructor requires skating experience demonstrated through a skating assessment. Camp 1-to-1 Support requires Special Education Assistant (SEA) Certificate. Salary: Salary: $21.34- $25.11 per hour, plus the appropriate percentage in lieu of benefits Additional Information: Candidates are required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check in order to work in this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position. It is the responsibility of the candidate to report to their manager any criminal charges laid against them during their term in this position. The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 E-mail: careers@abbotsford.ca Fax: 604-864-5541 Opening Date: March 3, 2026 08:30 AM Closing Date: May 31, 2026 04:30 PM Back