Recreation Lead (Active Living) – Approx. 6 Months Contract at Town of Milton — NeverHard

Job Type: Contract Department: Salary: $61,782.00 - $77,228.00 Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below): June 1, 2026 Hours per Week: 35 Openings: 1 Position Summary About Milton Join one of Ontario’s fastest growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected. Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. What We Offer? This position is eligible for the following: • Annual Salary Range: $61,782 - $77,228 (based on a 35-hour work week) • Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan • Paid time off, including vacation, incidental and volunteer days • Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis • For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton Position Summary Reporting to the Coordinator, Recreation, this position is responsible for supporting the safe and accessible delivery of recreation programs for the Town of Milton within the Active Living portfolio, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures, and assists the Coordinator, Recreation in the administration of programs, and staff leadership and supervision. This role is responsible for providing regular evening and weekend on-the-job training and mentorship to part-time staff, supporting program quality assurance, as well as having scheduled in-program shifts filling the program roles for which they are qualified. Major Job Responsibilities Actively support direct program delivery Work scheduled in-program shifts (e.g. registered programs, drop-in programs, weight room and special events, etc.) based on the needs of the Active Living portfolio to ensure high quality and consistent program delivery Assist with emergency shift coverage as required, based on incumbent qualifications Respond to and mediate in-person customer questions, comments and concerns, escalating to Coordinator, Recreation when necessary May be required to obtain additional certifications to effectively provide direct program delivery, based on program needs Support, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate part-time program staff members Conduct program and weight room visits, primarily during instructional program delivery and peak member usage Conduct program and staff evaluations as required Provide coaching and feedback to part-time program staff and volunteers during their shifts, including in-program coaching and mentorship Assist with the design, implementation, and delivery of staff training sessions to ensure policies and procedures are communicated, quality standards are maintained, and staff are prepared for emergency response Provide administrative support for the program team Under the guidance of the Coordinator, Recreation, input and maintain recreation programs using recreation software (Xplor Recreation), including registered and drop-in programs Support the onboarding of part-time program staff and volunteers, including assistance with interviews, facilitation of skill screenings, and completion of onboarding processes (e.g. references checks, certification verifications, etc.) Support the payroll process for part-time staff by reviewing and validating shift changes, ensuring timely submissions of hours worked by staff, etc. Assist in the development, maintenance and distribution of schedules, lesson schematics and instructor class assignments, and supply inventories Assists with analyzing statistical information and preparation of reports to summarize findings related to program delivery results Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications Post-secondary diploma in Recreation & Leisure, or a related field Minimum two (2) years working in a municipal recreation environment directly in programs within the specified portfolio Minimum one (1) year experience overseeing staff and volunteers, and working with the public Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certification Current personal training or fitness instructor certification in a recognized organization May be required to obtain additional certifications to effectively provide direct program delivery, based on program needs Excellent public relations, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills Strong leadership and organizational skills Experience with coaching and development of part-time staff, and ability to provide feedback for the purposes of coaching Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Act Mature judgment, diplomacy, and discretion in handling of confidential material Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment The successful candidate is required to travel between sites. Access to transportation to travel between work locations in a timely manner is required. In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to submit a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening upon employment. Preferred Qualifications Post-secondary degree in Recreation & Leisure, or a related field Minimum two (2) years progressive supervisory experience in a municipal or recreation setting HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Aging Proficiency in registration software (Xplor Recreation preferred) Strong program planning skills Note to Applicants This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practice We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted. Accommodations Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process. How to Apply Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on May 31, 2026. If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.