Working in Recreation & Leisure
Summer 2023 Wading Pool Attendants and Recreation Technicians
Are you interested in working in a dynamic, fun, and diverse environment?
Then the Community Services Department is looking for you!
For more information or to apply online today, please visit winnipeg.ca/hr.
(Posting #122929 and #122930)
In-person interviews will take place at our Recruitment Fairs*:
- Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 1 – 6 p.m.
Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne St.
or
- Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 90 Sinclair St.
* Applicants only need to attend one session. Come prepared to be interviewed.
Virtual interviews will be available for those unable to attend the Recruitment Fair.
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Check leisureONLINE for Leadership, First Aid and CPR registration!
Employment opportunities include:
Recreation Technician
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All applicants must have current Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR.
Note: CPR requires annual re-certification.
Aquatic Instructor & Instructor Guard
Are you interested in providing safe and enjoyable aquatic services at the City of Winnipeg's many pool facilities? Join the wave of the future—train to become a City of Winnipeg Aquatic Instructor or Instructor Guard!
Aquatic Instructor
Aquatic Instructors teach swimming lessons, while maintaining a safe environment for pool patrons.
Instructor Guard
Instructor Guards lifeguard during public swim and aquatic programming, and teach swimming lessons and leadership programs.
We offer all of the courses you need to join our team. Courses can be found by visiting winnipeg.ca/leisureonline (in the “Leadership Development” category).
If you are 16 years of age and have obtained all of the required qualifications, you can apply for an Aquatic Instructor or Instructor Guard position. Our 16 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week operation has great opportunities for part-time employees.
For more information and to apply online, visit winnipeg.ca/hr/.
Recreation Program Leaders
Are you interested in leading recreation programs such as those offered in the City of Winnipeg’s Leisure Guide? Do you have an idea for a new program? We’re always looking for skilled individuals to teach and lead a variety of English and French recreation programs.
Check out what we offer in our current Leisure Guide.
How to Apply to be a Program Leader:
Fill out the application form
After you fill out the application form, please save it to your computer. The completed form can then be submitted by email, as per the instructions below.
Submit your completed application form, along with a current resume, by email to: cms-programleader@winnipeg.ca
Your resume should include your contact information and outline your skills or the qualifications you have to lead programs or activities.
How to Submit a Program Proposal:
Send an email to: cms-programleader@winnipeg.ca
Please include the following information:
- A resume with your contact information
- Title of the course
- A brief description of the course
- Facility and supply requirements
- Suggested length and duration of the course
- Preferred dates, days and time for the course
- Potential locations
- Any other pertinent information you feel that is needed