Program Leader

Join to apply for the Program Leader (Parks Program) role at City of Leduc Contract Start Date: May 19, 2026Contract End Date: August 19, 2026Department: Recreation ProgramsHours Per Week: 40Compensation Range: $18.58 - $23.22 per hourClosing Date: March 20, 2026 At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect, and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you. Program Leader (Parks Program) 4 Temporary / Summer PositionsPay Range: $18.58 - $23.22 per hourTerm: May 19 – August 19, 2026Working: May- June (10‑25 hrs/week; Tues‑Sat, days & evenings) & (July & August 18‑35 hrs/week; Mon‑Fri, days) (shifts will vary); Parks Program, Camps, Recreation Programs Do you enjoy working outdoors and creating positive experiences for the community? The City of Leduc is seeking a motivated Program Leader – Parks to support engaging recreational programs while helping maintain safe, welcoming park spaces for our residents. What will you do? Daily interactions with children ages 3 - 12, parents/guardians and collaboration with team members. Deliver outstanding programs, following flexible program planning while enforcing camp rules and policies. Organize, facilitate and supervise in a variety of activities (including games, songs, activities and outdoor adventures), working majority of outdoor environments, potentially swim with participants, setting up & dismantling of program equipment and materials. Assist in training, development, mentorship and feedback to the Counsellors in Training (CITs) and volunteers. Offer superior customer service and leadership to internal and external patrons. Assist in maintaining program records including incident reports, first aid reports, field level hazard assessments, program feedback and daily attendance. Know and understand how to execute all emergency procedures, guidelines and information following training. Actively attend and participate in scheduled meetings, training sessions and special staff events. Other duties as assigned. What do you need to succeed? Minimum 16 years of age (by May 19, 2026) with daily reliable transportation. Be proficient at cycling; daily cycling is required. Experience pulling a bike trailer an asset. Current Standard First Aid. Minimum of 6 months of direct experience with children. Experience with programming and implementation of programs/camps with children ages 3 - 12 preferred. Know‑how and confidence to execute games, activities and songs appropriate for children ages 3 - 12, planned and spontaneously. Techniques, strategies and robust age‑appropriate dialogue for interactions with upset children, inclusion and being a role model. Possess exceptional organization and time management skills to effectively multi‑task & prioritize capacities to work independently and/or as a team player. Effective skills in communicating, both verbally and written, with co‑workers, supervisors, participants and parents. Exceptionally self‑motivated, punctual, enthusiastic and takes initiative without prompting. Proficient in managing stress and confidently making decisions in loud, high traffic and changing environments. Be committed to working outside daily. Ability to walk, stand and sit on the floor. Must be able to talk and hear well. Good vision is imperative. Kneeling, crouching or crawling is required occasionally. Ability to lift 50lbs from floor to waist and up and/or downstairs. What we offer? Employee Family Assistance Program. Annual City of Leduc recreation pass. Free Parking. Opportunities to learn and grow within the organization. A dynamic, fun, fast‑paced work environment. Important Notes The Successful candidate must be able to provide a clean Criminal Records Check – Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention Check, at own expense, as part of the hiring process. Include specific examples of your experience, skills and knowledge in your resume. This is a termed position and vacation time off is limited, priority will be given to those with no vacation requests. Ready to Join Us? Come be part of a dynamic team where we work together to create fun, safe, and engaging outdoor experiences for our community. If you enjoy working outdoors, supporting youth and recreation programming, and are passionate about creating positive park experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your resume at: This competition closes at 11:59 PM (MT) on March 19, 2026. Interviews will be ongoing during the open competition. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. Due to the high volume of resumes received, we are not able to respond to individual phone calls. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr