TERM Position to March 31.27 with possible extension

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is seeking a Youth Wellness & Recreation Worker who will perform his/her duties and responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Nation under the direction and supervision of the Youth Wellness & Recreation Coordinator. This position is responsible to assist in providing youth sports, culture and recreational activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. The Youth Wellness & Recreation Worker will assist in ensuring a safe location and will monitor the care and maintenance of any equipment and facilities in the community as it pertains to this role.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work closely with the Youth Wellness & Recreation Coordinator and other programs and services that provide programming for the children such as the education and prevention departments;
- Maintain a positive working relationship with outside agencies as it pertains to the Sports, Culture and Recreation Program;
- Be familiar with legislation, policies, procedures and rules about sport, recreation and cultural activities, events and competitions;
- Represent Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in a professional manner with all agencies both internal and external;
- Assist in ensuring that the recreation facilities are operated efficiently and maintained to standard for safety purposes;
- Under direction, develop and implement programming with the support of parents, volunteers and paid supports as needed;
- Ensure consistent communication with the parents and caregivers and provide schedules and assist in gathering all consents and forms associated with the programming
- Assist in tracking and recording information on community programs, costs, numbers of participants and equipment and facility use;
- Assist in providing monthly and year end reporting;




- Perform other related duties as required and under the scope of duties of the position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

- Certified training with experience will be considered an asset;
- Experience working with children and youth and their caregivers;
- Have a strong knowledge of community resources available to support the programming;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Have demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
- Must be dependable and reliable; have good work ethics;
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to be a positive role model;
- A creative problem solver, resourceful and comfortable working in a flexible and challenging work environment;
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment pertaining to the role;
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and have an up to date First Aid and CPR certification or willing to take the training as soon as possible;
- Strong understanding of the Cree culture and ability to speak Cree would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation’s traditions, values and customs

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

- Maintain a lifestyle that ensures your role in providing support and services to community members as a healthy individual’;
- Must be willing to work flexible schedule as assigned by management, which may include some evening and weekends.
- Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and meet Muskeg Lake Cree Nations insurance requirements;
- Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) and vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation

Deadline to Apply: Friday October 30, 2026

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 YOUTH WELLNESS (Canada)
🏢 Muskeg Lake
📍 Canada