Youth Park Ambassadors - Penticton, Canada - City of Penticton

City of Penticton

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Penticton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Penticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity.

At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership, and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.

The City of Penticton's Recreation Department is currently seeking part-time
Youth Park Ambassadors.
Youth Park Ambassadors act as hosts and provide general supervision of the Penticton Youth Park in the summer months.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure a safe environment free of hazards, bullying and vandalism
Ensure appropriate usage of the Youth Park
Promote and provide education on appropriate usage and safety equipment while implementing the Helmet Education & Awareness Program
Plan and lead activities in the Youth Park
Provide minor first aid when required
Complete incident reports as necessary and follow up with supervisory staff
Act as a host to the general public visiting the Youth Park
Build relationships with visitors and create a sense of trust and respect
Provide appropriate authority to visitors ensuring respect of the Youth Park and others
Implement the expected helmet bylaw for the Youth Park

Required Qualifications:

Experience and/or education background working with children and youth
Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate supervision and authority to members of the public
Thorough understanding of the skateboarding & biking culture
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to resolve conflict
Complete a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector (PICVS)
Valid First Aid and CPR-C

At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team.

We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.

So, if your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you.

We welcome your cover letter and resume by
April 30, 2024.

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