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Job Summary

To provide customer service to permit holders ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Machines and Equipment Used

Various office, communications, and recreation equipment, first aid kit.

Responsibilities

  • Provides customer service to permit holders ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Checks the validity and accuracy of permits.
  • Ensures room is set up prior to the start of the permit.
  • Monitors and enforces safety regulations and Municipal Alcohol Policy.
  • Opens and closes facility.
  • Interacts with Recreation and Facility staff and provides assistance.
  • Liaises with City Security and Police.
  • Acts as member of the on-site emergency response team.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory training sessions (NEO/REO, WHMIS, Smart Serve, etc.)
  • Good knowledge & understanding of all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To provide overall support and control for facility operations and assist staff with overall building supervision and customer service.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit and recreation equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Provides overall support and control for facility operations and assist staff with overall building supervision and customer service.
  • Performs coordination duties and patrols isolated areas, doorways, program areas and outside perimeter of facility.
  • Ensures safety regulations and related Divisional policies are enforced in all public areas both inside and outside the facility.
  • Informs staff of all incidents/injuries in a timely manner.
  • Ensures forms are completed.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory training sessions (NEO/REO, WHMIS, etc.)
  • Good knowledge & understanding of all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To assist with overall support and control for programs and facility operation.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with overall support and control for program facility operation.
  • Supports facility operations, including monitoring and maintenance
  • Enforces safety regulations.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support facility operations.
  • Communicates with the facility maintenance staff and provides assistance.
  • Acts as member of the on-site emergency response team.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies to comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 14 years of age.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory training sessions (NEO/REO, WHMIS, etc.)
  • Good knowledge & understanding of all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To assist recreation and facility staff with the delivery of recreational programming, the accommodation of permit groups and the provision of client customer service.

Machines and Equipment Used

Various office, training, communication and recreation equipment, cash register, safe, first aid kit, pool testing kit.

Responsibilities

  • Assists recreation and facility staff with the delivery of recreational programming, the accommodation of the permit groups and the provision of client customer service.
  • Provides guidance to program staff, participants and/or permit holders.
  • Acts as supervisor as defined by the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
  • Opens/closes facility including arming and disarming security systems.
  • Ensures program staff levels are secured.
  • Ensures set up for programs and permit functions is completed as per facility schedule.
  • Ensures that facilities, programs, equipment and supplies are available and meet health and safety standards.
  • Ensures Division’s policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff and participants.
  • Informs staff of all incidents/injuries in a timely manner. Ensures forms are completed and assists with follow-up.
  • Assists with the monitoring and evaluating of programs and services.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the programs.
  • Communicates with the facility maintenance staff and provides assistance.
  • Acts as member of the on-site emergency response team.
  • Completes a shift summary in the facility logbook ensuring that critical information is recorded.
  • Assists with pre-opening activities including program preparation and staff training for seasonal operations.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Proficiency in use of current office technology and other computer applications relevant to the position (i.e. CLASS Program Registration & Point of Sale)
  • Ability to handle and balance money.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to give direction to other staff in facility
  • Ability to manage issues and to follow up with proper documentation
  • Experience developing, implementing, organizing and evaluating recreation programs and services for all age groups in the following areas: Sports; Aquatics; Arts & Heritage; Cultural/Social activities; Fitness & Wellness; Adapted and Integration; Camps & Playgrounds; Skating; Special Events; After school Recreation Care and Youth Services would be an asset
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory training sessions (NEO/REO, WHMIS, CLASS Program Registration, etc.)
  • Good knowledge & understanding of all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.