Overview
Recreation Leader – Fitness Jobs in Coquitlam, Canada at City of Coquitlam
Title: Recreation Leader – Fitness
Company: City of Coquitlam
Location: Coquitlam, Canada
Category:
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems.
Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
Our Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities department is currently recruiting for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Recreation Leader to assist in the development and implementation of fitness focused recreational programs and services at Coquitlam recreation facilities. This individual will be responsible for: directing programs, promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activities, providing guidance and advising facility users on specified activities, and assisting in directing the work of Program Leaders – Fitness, Recreation Instructors, and Volunteers.
This position will be located at Poirier Sports & Leisure Complex and follows a Sunday to Thursday schedule with 2 evenings required.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will ideally possess post-secondary education in Recreation or a directly related discipline at a recognized Community College, paired with community recreation experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Additional training such as High Five Principles, Physical Literacy, NCCP, PDP, or ECE would also be considered assets. Candidates will be required to have the availability to work evenings and weekends based on operational requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
BCRPA registration as a Supervisor of Fitness Leaders would be considered an asset.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $31.77 – $37.32 per hour (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.