Volunteer and Job Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunity at Connect 2026: Provincial Recreation Conference
The Recreation Manitoba Conference and Trade Show has been a cornerstone event for 30 years, and volunteers have always been essential to its success. Whether it's setting up the trade show and social events or assisting at the registration desk, volunteers help ensure our annual event runs smoothly.
We need volunteers like you to help make our conference a great success!
Why Volunteer?
- Conference Pass: Receive a pass for the day you volunteer.
- Networking: Unique opportunities to connect with future colleagues and employers.
- Experience: Gain hands-on experience with professionals from across Canada.
- Resume Boost: Add a valuable volunteer role to your resume.
- Social Events: Access to exclusive social events.
When?
- Dates: Wednesday, February 25th – Friday, Febuary 28th, 2026
- Shifts: Various shifts available.
Where?
- Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave, Winnipeg MB R3G0K5
Available Positions:
- Registration Attendant
- Session Monitors
- Tradeshow Attendant
- Tradeshow Attendant - Games
To apply, please email our volunteer lead at hamilton.matt@cfmws.com with your resume!
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Rady JCC Fitness Professional
The Rady Jewish Community Centre (RJCC) is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join its team as a Fitness Professional.
There are three primary components to this role:
- Fitness Staff – In this role you will you monitor the fitness center and spend time engaging with members. Tasks include new member orientations, tours, and various duties around the facility.
- Personal Trainer – In this role you will engage in one-on-one training sessions with clients. Trainers are responsible for managing their appointment bookings and designing safe and effective workouts for their clients. Trainers may also engage in partner and small group training sessions.
- Fitness Instructor – Fitness classes include a variety of strength and cardio based classes such as TRX, circuit, and bootcamp style classes delivered in a group setting. Further opportunity in group fitness may be explored, depending on the candidates experience and qualifications.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Professional, friendly, and organized with experience in a customer service role
- Completion of/working towards an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in designing appropriate exercise programs for a variety of populations including athletes, youth, those living with chronic illness and general population
- Ability to prescribe corrective exercises to improve posture and movement
How to Apply
If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter, to:
Rady JCC
c/o Manager, Fitness & Health
123 Doncaster Street, Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B3
Email: rvalel@radyjcc.com
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Fifty 5 Fitness Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
Fifty 5 Fitness is growing! We are looking for a Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer to join our team!
If you are energetic, passionate, organized and a hard-working individual that would like to teach clients ranging in ages from 20-80 years old, consider joining our team of Instructors & Trainers!
Skills Required:
- Group Fitness Instructor Certification (required) – a minimum of 2 years
- Personal Training Certificate (CSEP-CPT, MFC, Canfitpro or equivalent - required) - a minimum of 1 year experience
- Seniors’ Fitness Instructor Certificate or Active Older Adult Certification through Manitoba Fitness Council (preferred)
- Kinesiology Degree, or equivalent (preferred)
- Valid CPR-C and AED certified (required)
We are looking for an Instructor & Personal Trainer who could work evenings and weekends. Be able to instruct up to 16 clients through a group class. Motivate the clients while offering modifications when needed.
Please send resume to emily@fifty5fitness.com
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
Groww Open Access Program
If you don’t qualify for the cohort program or don’t think it’s for you, you can join the GROWW Open Access Program and learn more about girl’s and women’s health.
This program is available for anyone who has an interest in learning about topics related to girl’s and women’s health. Online seminars, and a curated reading list of 10-20 foundational articles will be available to advance knowledge in a given topic area or methodology.
More information regarding start dates for the Open Access Program will be coming soon!
Fit Kids Healthy Kids Program Facilitator Part Time Position (Winnipeg)
Fit Kids Healthy Kids is seeking a Program Facilitator to deliver programming based on physical literacy and the development of fundamental movement skills. Availability must include days, evenings, and weekends.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Aid in the outreach to agencies, programs, and events, in specified but not limited to low income, underserved communities in Winnipeg and Manitoba to promote the Fit Kids Healthy Kids program and physical literacy.
- Assist in planning, creating, implementing, organizing, and facilitating Fit Kids Healthy Kids programming throughout Manitoba.
- Facilitate weekly programs with various community partners based on fundamental movement skills and the Fit Kids Healthy Kids model.
- Facilitate community large community events within Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
- Act as a role model for the children and youth involved in all aspects of the program.
- Work with and lead community partners, volunteers, and youth mentors.
- Build leadership capacity at the community level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Have or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Recreation, Education, Health Promotion, or in a related field.
- Experience working with and delivering children’s programming for multiple ages. The ability to work with children under 6 is preferred.
- Experience in a gym setting developing programs and leading multi-skill games.
- Ability to carry and transport equipment for programming.
- The ability and willingness to travel throughout the designated region and work irregular hours when deemed necessary. Access to a reliable motor vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.
- Must provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector search that has been done within 6 months of application to the position.
Technical/Job Specific Knowledge:
- Aware of and/or understand:
- Community development principles and approaches.
- Benefits of physical activity and understanding of the importance of physical literacy in the LTAD (long term athlete development) model.
- Working with diverse communities.
- Managing projects, programs, and special events.
- Skills and Attributes
- Strong organization, planning, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability and energy to work with children 2-12 as a leader and role model.
- Knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint)
- Additional Assets
- A valid First Aid Certificate
- French
Please submit in Microsoft Word or PDF format your confidential cover letter and resume including references, by email. Send to the attention of: hr@sportmanitoba.ca. Sport Manitoba is an equal opportunity employer.