Programs
The Centre - Youth Recreation
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Hamilton Youth Strategy and HamOntYouth
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Welcome to the The Centre! Our recreation page for all things youth!
The City of Hamilton received a Platinum designation as a Youth Friendly Community through Playworks. This designation, supported by Parks and Recreation Ontario, verifies that the City of Hamilton has appropriate youth recreation assets in our community.
We provide these opportunities to youth in our city. Check them out!
The Centre - IRL
Dedicated youth space locations
Ancaster Rotary Centre
385 Jerseyville Rd West, Ancaster
Phone: 905-546-3747
Accessibility: Medium (limited to no barriers)
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre
876 Cannon St. East, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-3747
Accessibility: High (limited to no barriers and adapted equipment)
Huntington Park Recreation Centre
87 Brentwood Dr, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-3747
Accessibility: High (limited to no barrier and adapted equipment)
Winona Community Centre
255 Winona Rd, Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-3747
Accessibility: Medium (limited to no barriers)
Youth Recreation
Leadership & Training Opportunities
Training, certifications and volunteer opportunities are critical in the development of young people. Enhance your skills to feel confident & be employment ready!
Employment 411
FREE job readiness program for 14 – 21 year olds.
Email [email protected] for more information
Recreation Leader in Training
Start your journey to become a successful camp or recreation leader.
Youth Recreation
Employment Opportunities
Work with us
Recreation Centres and Arenas hire hundreds of young people every year to support program supervision and delivery. Positions are part time (up to 24 hours a week and full time in summer) with competitive wages. Employees often hold more than once position and are eligible to work at multiple recreation facilities.
Featured Recreation Positions
Applications are accepted throughout the year for various positions with the City’s Recreation Division. Positions we look to fill throughout the year include:
- Summer Opportunities - recruitment for positions starts in November/December
- Skilled and Advanced Skilled Instructor - plan and deliver programs for children and adults utilizing your unique talents and passions for music, art, sports, dance/gymnastics, and cooking.
- Program and Facility Monitor - assist with the operation of recreation centres, setting up program spaces, or providing additional supervision for programs.
- Instructor Guards - supervise pool environment and provide swim lesson instruction (additional qualifications required).
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