Skatepark Ambassadors - Sylvan Lake, Canada - Town of Sylvan Lake
Description
**SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**Are you an avid Skatepark user that is passionate about the community of Sylvan Lake and it's
youth? Are you seeking summer employment to develop your leadership skills? You will have
the opportunity to work with the Youth Services Team and Academy Skateboard Collective,
receiving hands on training that support our local youth. We want you to help build a positive
culture at our Skatepark where users can fine tune their skills and families can be active
together. If you are interested in this tremendous opportunity, we have an immediate opening
for two:
Skate Park Ambassadors May 1- August 30, 2024
**Starting Wage - $20.12/hour
**SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: •Build rapport and trust with skate park users, including, children, youth, adults and
families, focusing on building a positive skate park culture.
- Assist the Youth Services Mentoring Coordinator in the training, mentoring, and
- Collaborate with other Town departments and youth-serving agencies, such as, RCMP,
- Maintenance and upkeep of the skate park, including sweeping, waxing of rails,
equipment
- Dealing with questions from the public in a friendly and professional manner and refer
- Ensuring patrons are aware and are adhering to safety protocols
- Assist beginners and young park users with etiquette, flow and technique
- Be alert to surroundings, identify potential hazards, and take effective safety
present
- Coordinate competitions and/or skate park engagement events with park users and
- Participate in Youth Services staff and mentor training program including; Positive Youth
- Assist in Flipside Youth Centre programs when the Skate Park is not being used due to
- Physical ability and strength, including lifting up to 50 lbs. to perform manual labour
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with or volunteering with children and youth
- Knowledge of skate park operations including etiquette, flow and technique
- Proficient at skating, BMX and/or scooter
- Experience working with tools and power tools (hand tools, mowers, power tools etc.)
- weekends
- RCMP based Vulnerable Sector Check
- Current Standard First Aid/CPR with AED is required (but can be offered inhouse)
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License (with proof of Driving Record) is required
February March 1, 2024, to:
Town of Sylvan Lake
Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6
Attention:
Human Resources
- The Town of Sylvan Lake is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all _
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