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Sport, recreation and wellness opportunities

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  • The City of Calgary employs approximately 1,200 staff in various sport, recreation and wellness positions throughout the corporation and,
  • employees work in various City locations around Calgary such as art centres, athletic parks, leisure centres, aquatics & fitness centres, golf courses, arenas and Glenmore Sailing School?
  • the types of positions we employ include:
    • aquatic fitness instructors
    • babysitters
    • dance and fitness instructors
    • lifeguards and swim instructors
    • pro-shop attendants
    • skating and hockey instructors
    • special event co-ordinators
    • specialty fitness instructors e.g., Pilates/yoga
    • sport/outdoor leaders
    • performing arts staff
    • visual arts staff
      • Job postings are posted throughout the year and can be viewed online. However, the majority of our job postings are posted early in the year.

We encourage you to apply online, although you may also drop off your application form in person at the following location:

Calgary Municipal Building
Job Kiosk - Plaza Level
800 Macleod Trail S.E. Calgary, AB

Utilize your skills, knowledge and experience working for The City

 

The City of Calgary has many different employment opportunities available relating to sport/fitness and recreation, with each position requiring different skills.
 
 
The following are just some of the many examples of skills we are looking for
  • valid class 5 driver's licence or provincial equivalent
  • valid emergency first aid certificate or higher
  • appropriate program certification/designation or higher
 

 Leigha, fitness instructor

 
 
In addition, the following are some examples of the attributes we are looking for:
Positions in the various areas can be physically demanding and requires work to be carried out regardless of inclement weather.
 
  • enthusiasm
  • a strong customer service focus, and
  • a willingness to be challenged

Applicants will be required to complete a security clearance.

Would working for The City 'work' for you?

If a position in the sports, recreation & wellness field isn't your career choice, The City has many other fields of employment to choose from such as technology/technical, transit, administration, trades or professional - just to name a few.

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