Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 3
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Varies (2 – 4 hours per week) *
SALARY: $25.77 – $27.00 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

The Parks & Recreation Department is seeking skilled and self-motivated workers for auxiliary positions setting up gymnastics equipment and teaching Gymnastics & Trampoline in our recreation programs. Queen’s Park Sportsplex offers progressive skill-based lessons for participants 2.5 years to adults.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:
• At least 15 years of age
• Experience setting up and moving gymnastics equipment and trampolines
• Experience working with children in a recreation setting
• Strong gymnastics or trampoline background
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting
• Ability to prepare and execute daily lesson plans
• Ability to give written evaluations of students
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Previous related experience or course work within the field or recreation or teaching experience will be given priority.
*Applicants must be available for Saturday morning equipment set-up.
Candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts including mornings evenings and weekends.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document
at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by August 26, 2026.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: english

Education level: • At least 15 years of age • Experience setting up and moving gymnastics equipment and trampolines • Experience working with children in a recreation setting • Strong gymnastics or trampoline background

Required skills: • Ability to work effectively within a team setting • Ability to prepare and execute daily lesson plans • Ability to give written evaluations of students • Ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check • Previous related experience or course work within the field or recreation or teaching experience will be given priority.

Additional skills / Assets: *Applicants must be available for Saturday morning equipment set-up. Candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts including mornings evenings and weekends.

Closest intersection: Royal Ave and 6th Street