Recreation jobs and careers
Turn your passion into a career
As a City of Calgary Recreation and Social Programs team member, your work makes a meaningful impact on how Calgarians connect, move, live, and play. Whether you’re building new programs to encourage people to stay active, planning social events for seniors or helping improve our athletic parks and pools. Every contribution helps keep Calgary active, creative, and healthy.
City of Calgary employees usually stay with The City for a long time: around 13 years of service on average. Want to know why? Learn more about our benefits, or view more career pathways.
We are hiring!
We are frequently hiring for positions in pools, arenas, athletic parks or as program staff.
What you’ll do here
A career in recreation offers no shortage of fun and variety. Each day is an opportunity to make a positive impact through health, fitness, community, and inclusive programs. Our Recreation and Social Programs team:
- Creates and delivers recreation and social programming such as classes, lessons, childcare and community events.
- Works with communities and partners to provide inclusive programming for all Calgarians.
- Supports the management of recreation programs and facilities, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for patrons.
Why choose Recreation and Social Programs?
We're here to create a welcoming environment for all who use our facilities, and we want you to live your healthiest, happiest life.
Come join our team and become a part of our City of Calgary Recreation and Social Programs community.
Part-time, full-time and seasonal positions
We offer positions to suit various lifestyles and schedules, there is something for everyone.
Work in multiple locations
We offer roles that let you stay active, work in different locations, or settle into a spot that’s right for you.
Flexible hours
We offer a variety of schedules, including daytime, evenings, weekdays, and weekends. We do our best to match your availability with our business needs.
Training and coaching provided
We provide you with the tools, training and coaching to succeed in your role.
Gain transferable skills in a dynamic work environment
Learn key skills in teamwork, organization, health and safety, time management, and communication. You’ll develop these in a highly collaborative and goal-oriented environment.
Careers you’ll find here
Learn about job requirements and compensation offered at The City of Calgary Recreation and Social Programs.
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Program staff help us offer the great programs and classes Calgarians rely on us for. These include Recreation Leaders, Recreation Programmers, Instructors, and even Personal Trainers.
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If you love the water, consider a job in Aquatics. Aquatics employees start as Swim Instructors and progress to Lifeguards with experience.
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Lead engaging group fitness classes that inspire participants to improve their health and well-being. Create a positive, motivating environment that makes a lasting difference in people’s lives.
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Our staff ensures that public arenas and play fields are well-maintained and in excellent condition. This helps provide safe, enjoyable spaces for all citizens to use.
These roles are essential to our operations and often in high demand. If you’re ready to make a difference, explore current opportunities and apply today.
Meet one of our team members
In this short video, discover what a day in the life looks like for a City of Calgary Recreation and Social Programs team member. Hear firsthand what they love about their work and the unique perks that make this role rewarding.
Volunteer with Recreation
We frequently recruit volunteers for a wide range of positions.
From assisting instructors with programs such as day camps and fitness classes.
Learn about volunteer opportunities