Sask Sports Hall of Fame Seeking Education Program - Regina, Canada - Museums Association of Saskatchewan

Museums Association of Saskatchewan

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Description

May 10, 2024

The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) is looking for a summer Program Assistant - Education. The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is a progressive not-for-profit mid-sized NGO museum located in Regina. The SSHF is proud to be a truly accessible attraction in the province's capital.

Our donation-by-admission structure, proximity to bus stops, and interactive exhibits that can adapt to a variety of needs, allow children and families from all backgrounds and abilities to learn about the benefits of sport.

Our Creating Active Champions facilitated summer program provides children and their caretakers with fun, affordable opportunities for activity and learning.

The focus of the program is to let the participants excel at their own pace while building self-esteem and positive mental health as they learn through play, experience the joy of having fun and make new friends.

After the program is completed, participants will have increased physical literacy and leave with low
- to no-cost ways to stay active and have fun while also learning a little about the great sport history of Saskatchewan. The SSHF is looking for energetic, outgoing applicants to deliver and facilitate this program.

ob Details:

In conjunction with the Education Coordinator, the Program Assistant will: - Assist with the development and delivery of our summer education program, Creating Active Champions, to children 5-12 years of age through in-person and outreach activations.

- To assist with the expansion of new in-house programs and/or education programming related to current and planned exhibits through research, identification and organization of program content.

- Assist with off-site activations and programming as required. Funded through Canada Summer Jobs, this position begins on June 24, 2024, and concludes on August 16, 2024. The hourly salary is $17.00.

Qualifications/Skills:
Preferred Current Field of Study: - Education - Museum Studies - Experience or interest in education and working with young children is required - Strong communication (presentation and inter-personal) skills are required - Ability to work independently & as part of a team - Strong organizational and time management skills - Knowledge of basic museum practices and/or an interest in Saskatchewan sport history would be beneficial - Valid vulnerable sector police check must be provided