About the Role
Recreation programs aim to enhance participants' self-esteem, motor skills, creativity, physical fitness, and social skills through diverse crafts, arts, and physical activities. This casual position involves leading high-quality Learn to Skate programs at designated City of London sites, ensuring efficient program delivery and excellent customer service in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-quality Learn to Skate programs ensuring participant engagement, fun, and safety.
- Supervise program participants, fostering fair play and sportsmanship.
- Implement program plans using provided resources.
- Evaluate skaters to determine readiness for advancement to the next level.
- Maintain daily records of attendance, accidents, injuries, and safety checks.
- Provide excellent customer service with a positive and professional attitude.
- Manage program supply inventory and communicate needs to supervisors.
- Ensure equipment and facilities are safe and report any issues.
- Assist with the distribution of program literature.
- Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and human rights.
- Adhere to Health and Safety legislation and promote a culture of safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of experience working with children in a recreation environment is an asset.
- A minimum of five years of skating experience.
- Must obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSPC) prior to the start of the program.
- Minimum age of 16 by the start of the programs.
Skills
- Ability to demonstrate good communication, high energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of behavior modification techniques.
- Experience working with children or youth with special needs is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of comfort in fast-paced public-facing environments.
- Second language is an asset.
Location
- Argyle Arena, 1948 Wavell Street
Work Type
- Casual
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1 year experience in a recreation environment (asset)
- 5 years skating experience
Salary/Compensations
- $17.60 per hour
About the Company
- Recreation programs provide all citizens the opportunity to improve self-esteem, motor skills, creativity, physical fitness, and social skills through a variety of crafts, arts, and physical activities.
Equal Opportunity
- As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need. Phone: 519-661-4930, TTY: 519-661-4889, Email: mycareer@london.ca.
