Date Posted: April 28, 2026
Application Deadline: May 12, 2026
Job Type: Part-Time / Casual
Job Category:
- Community and Social Services
- Health and Wellness
Job Start Date: Immediately
Job Location: On-site Position (Summerside, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20-40
Job Description
Are you a motivated, well-organized, and energetic individual with a passion for community recreation? The City of Summerside is seeking an Active Living Program Leader to help create and deliver inclusive, engaging programs that enhance the quality of life for residents of all ages. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and lead a variety of recreational programs and community events. From PD Day camps and holiday programming to seasonal initiatives and signature events like the Annual Shipwright’s Run, you will play a key role in bringing people together through active living opportunities.
Reporting to: Scheduling & Recreation Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver a wide range of Active Living programs and events
- Lead day-to-day program operations, including PD Day camps, holiday programming, and seasonal initiatives (e.g., Active Winter, Summerfun)
- Coordinate logistics such as scheduling, registration, and facility bookings
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all participants
- Provide leadership and supervision during program delivery
- Communicate effectively with participants, families, and team members • Evaluate programs and recommend improvements for future offerings
- Assist with marketing and promotion of programs in collaboration with the team
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead groups and create engaging, inclusive programming
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for community recreation and active living
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Experience in recreation programming, event planning, or leadership roles is considered an asset
- First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
Other
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in community recreation and event planning
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community
- Experience working with diverse age groups and program types
- Development of leadership, coordination, and public engagement skills
Hours of Work:
- 20-40 hours per week depending on seasonal programming demands
- Must be available to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Rate of Pay:
How to Apply
Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:
Cover LetterResumeReferences
Company Information
Company Name: City of Summerside
Address: 275 Fitzroy Street
City/Town: Summerside
Postal/Zip Code: Summerside
Province/State: PEI
Country: Canada
Website:
Company Contact
Contact Person: Ashley Schurman
Contact Person Job Title: HR Coordinator
Telephone: 902-432-1230
Email: jobs@summerside.ca
