Winter/Spring 2024 Part-Time Recreation Program And Facility Staff

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the City of Oshawa is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.

Posting Number: 004681

Job Title:Winter/Spring 2024 Part-time Recreation Program and Facility Staff

City: Oshawa Province: Ontario

Employment Group: Exempt Wage Rate: C1U - CO3 - $15.60 - $19.55 Standard WeeklyHours ofWork: up to 24 Shift Work Required: Yes

Posting End Date: 2024/06/01

Are you interested in working in a fun and dynamic team environment? Then we may have just the position for you! Join our part-time recreation staff team and help us run the wide variety of programs we offer for all ages & staff our outstanding facilities.

The City of Oshawa Recreation and Culture Services Branch offers seasonal and year-round part-time opportunities with flexible work hours, starting at a minimum age of 14 for some roles. Our positions can accommodate daytime, evening and/or weekend availability.

Your skill set could be a great match for many of our positions!

Some examples of the positions you could be hired for include:

• Cashiers
• Sports and Preschool Instructors
• Drop in Skating and Sports Monitors
• Building Monitors
• Party Leaders

In addition to providing equitable and inclusive customer service that supports the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust, your responsibilities may include:

• Open and close program space
• Setup and takedown program equipment
• Organize and lead recreational opportunities
• Perform administrative tasks as applicable
• Monitor participant safety
• Administer first aid as required
• Complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required
• Enforce City of Oshawa policies and procedures, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures (eg. fire plan)
• Perform safety checks of equipment prior to being used
• Supervise and enforce rules

Requirements:

• Appropriate skills/knowledge for position
• Possess a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment as well as to work independently as required
• Possess, or be willing to obtain and keep current Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ qualifications
• Provide own safety equipment as required for position (eg. CAS approved hockey helmet, appropriate footwear)
• Provide a current (within six months) Criminal Information Request prior to employment start date
• Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings

When you click apply, you will be directed to an online screening questionnaire. Your responses will help us match you with a suitable available position.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.