Burlington, On Activity leader Jobs – 14 Openings This Week

Program Staff for Child, Youth and Family Programs (Part Time) - Fall, Winter, Spring 2026-2027
City of Burlington, Ontario —Burlington, ON
- $18.21–$32.89 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Flexible schedule
Before & After School Educator
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton —Dundas, ON
- $26.35 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Employee assistance program
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Children parties and activities leader
Zoum Zoum Party —Hamilton, ON
- $40–$50 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
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Relief Staff
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- $26.35 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Employee assistance program
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Before and After School Educator
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- $26.35–$28.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Employee assistance program
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2d
After School Educator
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton —Dundas, ON
- $26.35–$28.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Employee assistance program
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After-School Program Lead
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford —Hamilton, ON
- $22.55 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Experience working with children
- Flexible schedule
Senior Leader - Youth Centre
Town of Oakville —Oakville, ON
- From $20.22 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
RECE After School Educator
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply
11d
RECE Before and After School Educator
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton —Dundas, ON
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Employee assistance program
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After School Program Leader
Jericho Youth Services —Georgina, ON
Liaise sensitively with families/caregivers on matters concerning their child/youth while maintaining confidentiality. Ability to work well with children/youth.
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Children parties and activities leader
Zoum Zoum Party —Ajax, ON
The animators present in front of groups of children (between 8 to 15 children). Instructors must have a vehicle. Parents will usually tip energetic hosts!
$45–$120 an hour
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Program Staff for Child, Youth and Family Programs (Part Time) - Fall, Winter, Spring 2026-2027

City of Burlington, Ontario -
Burlington, ON

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Job details

Part-time
$18.21–$32.89 an hour

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation
CPR Certification
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Food Handler Certification
Post-secondary education
Experience working with children
Education
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Certified Personal Trainer
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations
Working with children and youth
Communication skills
Early Childhood Education
Time management

Full job description

Position Type:

Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Closing Date:

December 31, 2026

Salary/Wage Range:

$18.21 - $32.89

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work

Up to 40 hours per week

Contract Length

10 Months/Continuous

Department

Recreation, Community & Culture

Location

This position is required to work in person at various locations throughout Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

The City of Burlington is accepting applications for program staff to work Fall, Winter and Spring programs with the following participant groups:

Pre-School – ages 0-5 years
Children and Youth – ages 5-18 years
Youth Drop-in Programming – ages 12-18 years

Program Areas include:

Sports & Fitness
Creative Arts
STEM
Life Skills

Available positions include:

Program Leader/Instructor, RCC - $23.31 - $29.14 (Grade C)
Assistant Programs, RCC - $18.21 - $22.77 (Grade A)
Specialized Program Instructor - $26.31 - $32.89 (Grade D)

Community programs in the above areas are provided at various times and locations throughout Burlington. Program staff report to the Recreation Programmer/ Recreation Coordinator and typically work 1 to 3 shifts per week per program. Hours of work will vary with position title and will vary dependent on program need. These positions will work up to 10 months between September and June.

Responsibilities

Program Staff are responsible for planning and implementing creative and varied programs to meet the needs, interests and abilities of all participants. Successful applicants will be responsible for the safety and supervision of participants both on and offsite and are expected to implement and participate in activities. All staff must adhere to all health and safety regulations at all times.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have the following qualifications or be in the process of obtaining, at your own expense:

Standard First Aid and CPR level C certification
Behavior Management Systems Training (available through the City of Burlington)
HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development

Additional certifications are considered an asset including:

NCCP, CanFitPro
Food Handler Certification
RYT-200 (Yoga), Zumba Instructor Certification (ZIN)

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children in a recreational setting. This position requires the individual to have confidence, patience, time management, strong communication and organization skills. The ideal candidate will be creative and demonstrate both active learning and active listening. It is important that the candidate is aware of others’ reactions and understanding behaviours and can provide an inclusive experience for all ages and abilities. Qualifications in post-secondary education or working towards completion of a Degree, Diploma or Certificate in a related field are considered an asset including:

Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Recreation & Leisure Studies/Therapeutic Recreation
Bachelor of Education (BEd)/Adult Education
Child and Youth Worker (CYW)
Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Photography
Kinesiology, Fitness & Health Promotion
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

Please be advised of the following details:

Successful applicants are required to be at all mandatory training dates and to complete all mandatory online training prior to program start – training dates will be confirmed with successful candidates and will take place in September prior to program start.
Successful applicants will be placed at a location that best fits the program needs.

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check at their own expense.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: [email protected] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

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