Job Description

Position Summary
Reporting to the Children's Program Coordinator, the Summer Program Coordinator is a seasonal position responsible for assisting in the planning and delivery of Family and Community Support Services programming to children of Yellowhead County.
Position Responsibilities
Program Planning-40%

• Plan activities for children's summer programs and assist in the preparation of a variety of other activities;

• Identify additional program opportunities throughout County as appropriate;

• Identify and source materials and supplies for programs within budget allocation;

Program Implementation-40%

• Prepare facilities and supplies for program delivery;

• Deliver camps for children 3-12 years of age;

• Provide or assist in the provision of program delivery for applicable child and youth programs;

• Ensure the health and safety of program participants;

• Mentor and assist in directing the Summer Youth Worker and assign activities as appropriate;

• Adhere to Yellowhead County Health and Safety Program in day-to-day operations;

Administration-20%

• Assist with program advertising;

• Maintain a record of daily program activities, providing recommendations for future program improvement;

• Assist in program evaluation through the collection of feedback from participants and associated parties; and

• Assist in report preparation.

Qualification, Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent;

• Completion of post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work, Child Care or Early Learning or Education or related considered an asset;

• Must be 18 years of age or older;

• Valid Class 5 (or equivalent) drivers license with less than 6 demerits;

• Completion of Defensive Driving;

• Prior experience working with children or youth required;

• Incumbent must provide a Police Information Check Vulnerable Sector;

• Physical aptitude and ability to safely lift with a maximum of 25lbs; and

• Good communication and time management skills.

Working Environment

• Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors with potential exposure to adverse weather; and

• Hours of work are variable dependent on program needs.

The hourly wage is $23.96 to $26.08. This is a seasonal position. Position dates are approximately May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026.
This position is based out of Wildwood with travel throughout Yellowhead County as required.
IMPORTANT NOTE:Applicants must include a cover letter, resume, 2 written references and driver's abstract to be considered for an interview. Defensive Driving completion is required (5 year validity).
Successful applicants will be required to provide a Police Information Check & Vulnerable Sector with satisfactory results.
This competition closes February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
Thank you for your interest in Yellowhead County careers.
At this time, we will only be contacting applicants who have been selected to move forward in the recruitment process. If you are selected, you will be contacted by Human Resources.
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Company
Yellowhead County
Location
Wildwood, AB

Skills Required