About this role
Recreation Program AssistantCompetition # 26-114Status: Regular Full TimeDepartment: Recreation ServicesSalary: $31.39 - $36.84 per hourClosing: July 19, 2026 We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us! POSITION OVERVIEW The City of Maple Ridge is seeking an energetic, service-oriented and community-minded professional to support the delivery of high-quality fitness and recreation programming. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about health, wellness and inclusive community recreation, and who enjoys working in a dynamic environment with instructors, volunteers, participants and staff. The Recreation Program Assistant supports the planning, scheduling, coordination and on-site delivery of fitness and recreation programs, with an emphasis on group fitness, wellness, active living and community participation. The successful candidate will help ensure programs run safely, efficiently and to a high customer service standard. What You?ll Do:Assist with planning, scheduling and delivery of fitness and recreation programs and eventsProvide on-site support to instructors, staff and volunteersSupport onboarding, training and evaluation of instructors and volunteersPrepare program materials and monitor program readinessRespond to participant inquiries and assist with day-to-day program logisticsHelp with equipment set-up, take-down and supply managementPromote safe participation by enforcing facility and program rulesProvide minor first aid within the scope of certificationMaintain records, reports and promotional materials KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESSound knowledge of the social, cultural, sport, fitness, youth and general interest and recreational needsin the Community.Sound knowledge community recreation principles, practices and objectivesWorking knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and recreational instruction.Working knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work and of modernoffice methods and procedures.Ability to plan, develop and coordinate programs and activities and to provide leadership and instructionon same subject to a superior?s direction and approval within established program frameworks.Ability to assist a superior in coordinating and administering the operations of a centre.Ability to recruit, train and provide onsite supervision to volunteers and contract instructors.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community membersleaders, community partners and internal contacts.Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records, reports, publicity and promotional material;perform related clerical tasks as required; and to review and edit marketing materials and websites.Ability to supervise and/or participate in various recreational and social activities.Skill in the safe and proper use of a variety of equipment used in the programs. DESIREABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCECompletion of a two-year program in recreation at a recognized community college and sound relatedcommunity recreation experience; plus, some supervisory or leadership experience; or an equivalentcombination of training and experience. LICENCES AND CERTIFICATESDriver?s Licence for the Province of British Columbia - Class 5Standard First Aid Certificate and CPRC.BCRPA Group Fitness and/or Specialty Module or BCRPA Personal training or equivalent HOURS OF WORK:This is a regular part-time working 20 hours a week. This position may require evening and weekend work.As per Schedule B Note C,J of the Collective Agreement apply to this position. EQUITY STATEMENTAt the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudl