Program Attendant, Auxiliary - Victoria, Canada - West Shore Parks and Recreation

West Shore Parks and Recreation

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Internal/External Job Posting

POSITION:
Program Attendant

SALARY:
$20.79 per hour + 14% in lieu of benefits = $23.70 per hour (2023 rates)

CLASSIFICATION:
JB05, Program Instructor III

HOURS OF WORK:
20 hours per week, June to October 2023

Mostly weekday, daytime and evening hours

STATUS:
Auxiliary

CLOSING DATE:
May 24th, 2023, at 12:00PM

COMPETITION #: 23-50

SUMMARY:
Are you an outgoing, energetic, flexible person looking to build your resume in the world of
recreation? West Shore Parks & Recreation Society (WSPRS) is excited to support new workers and youth to
the workforce through the creation of our Program Attendant role to provide valuable work experience for
individuals specifically in recreation.
Under the direction of the Youth Programmer, the Program Attendant
will spend their summer making sure our campers and parents end up in the right place to enjoy a fun filled
experience at WSPRS The Program Attendant will provide short intervals of back up support to camps while
the mornings are being sorted out, provide administrative support; gathering paperwork for campers and
camp leaders, along with first aid supplies. In addition to good wages, we offer an additional 14% in pay, per
hour, in lieu of benefits; access to counseling; a staff facility pass to drop into the weightroom, fitness classes,
skating, and pool; as well as the ability to play on our 9-hole golf course.

JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

During summer camps, meet families and participants and provide customer service and information.
Direct and check people into their program area.
Assist with the flow of patrons during busy program intake periods.
Help with program preparation with supplies, emergency forms, equipment and materials.
Summer camp program preparations.
Participate and implement the regular health safety plan.
This position provides opportunities to be trained to work in frontline programs such as special events,

drop-in sports, youth drop in, afterschool care and camps, providing support and programming to
patrons.

Increase efficiency and assists with creating a positive experience for patrons.
Assist marketing programmer with social media presence, program promotion and updates.
Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is based on grant funding in an effort to provide work experience within recreation and is

open to those aged 15 to 30 years. Only this group will be considered in the hiring process.

The ability to demonstrate volunteer work or extra curricular activities related to leadership and

working with children and youth.

Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C are required prior to commencing employment.
Skills, knowledge, and experience with specific areas such as physical literacy, arts, crafts, and drama

are required.

Ability to problemsolve and seek solutions.
Ability to take direction and work as a team member.
Flexible, and adaptable to new and changing programs, and people.
Excellent communication and organization skills are required.
Imaginative and flexible personality required to ensure a fun environment for participants.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, and public relations skills required.
Must enjoy working in an indoor and an outdoor environment.

A clear and current criminal record check is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of

APPLICATIONS
Resumes and cover letters quoting competition

23-50 to be received prior to

May 24th, 2023, at 12:00PM,

Attention:
Human Resources, West Shore Parks & Recreation Society, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria BC V9B 1J1,
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Posted:**May 12th, 2023.