Recreation Supervisor, Western Sports Team - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

Hello, sports professional! Interested in working in Helsinki's vibrant city center, engaging residents in physical activity? Want to help enable accessible sports activities for Helsinki residents? If yes, apply for a fixed-term position as Recreation Supervisor from August 24, 2026, to May 30, 2027, in the guided sports unit. You will work in the Western Sports Team, with locations including Kinapori Senior Center, Kamppi Sports Center, Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall, and Töölö Sports Hall. You will be responsible for planning and developing low-threshold sports activities for the elderly at one location, with guiding hours across multiple sites. The role involves guiding group exercise, water sports, gym training for elderly and special needs clients, children's swimming lessons, and holiday activities. Tasks include sports counseling, customer service, and event work. You are a key part of creating positive customer experiences. Qualifications include a degree as a Recreation Supervisor or equivalent in sports or a related field. Additional requirements: good Finnish language skills (spoken and written), satisfactory English skills, experience in guiding elderly sports groups, and certification as a swimming instructor from SUH. We hope you are positive, customer-oriented, and a team player who understands diverse starting points for sports participation. Advantageous: ability to adapt group activities for clients with different functional capacities. What we offer: - Varied and meaningful work in promoting physical activity in a friendly environment. - Comprehensive employee benefits including cultural and sports benefits, lunch benefit, city bike, commuting ticket, and extensive staff sports offerings. - Opportunities for professional development through training. - A flexible employer supporting work-life balance. - Your work has societal significance, and we reward good performance. Before starting, selected candidates must provide a criminal record extract and a drug test certificate. Helsinki City Sports Services We enable sports, outdoor activities, and active living. Our services include: - Over 40 outdoor gyms and 60 outdoor exercise spots - 400 permanent and 100 seasonal jobs - 800 sports facilities - 4,000 boat slips - 5,000 hectares of outdoor areas - Sports courses for all ages - Free sports activities for children and youth Find your way to move with Helsinki #helsinkiliikkuu Learn about our career stories at https://liikunta.hel.fi/liikunnanmahdollistajat. Apply by August 7, 2026, at 4 PM. Interviews on August 12, 13, 2026. Apply through our recruitment system.