Recreation Director (Summer)
Description
Assist WRA manager in planning recreation activities and events
Create all ages recreation activities for the WRA facilities
· Develope, promote and implement recreation programs and services for all ages; make recommendations and implement management decisions.
- Some recreation opportunities will include tournaments, leagues and events.
· Respond to patrons; problem solve and advise Manager
· Setup and teardown of tables, chairs, equipment and supplies for recreational events.
· Coordinate facility and equipment rentals
· Monitor/inspect mini-golf course, sports court, tennis courts, children's park, lawn bowling, beach volleyball and recreation grounds for safety, security and maintenance issues. Advise
· Assist Manager and WRA Events Committee
· Assist Manager with daily cash deposits
· Hold Class 5 license
· Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge Of
· Planning, evaluating and implementing recreation programs, services and activities
· Proper care, safety practices and rules of recreation, facility and equipment
· Cash management, accounting and record-keeping
· Use of computer equipment and social media applications
Ability To
· Lead staff and volunteers: training, planning, organizing, scheduling
· Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean and safe manner
· Perform work as directed efficiently, effectively and safely
· Work independently, set priorities and meet deadlines
· Demonstrate strong customer service skills
· Communicate effectively in person, phone and in writing
Physical Demands
·Perform physical work for extended periods; lift, carry, push and pull
· Walking, standing, bending: related to recreation duties and sporting events
· Working outdoors and in inclement weather
$18 per hour plus stat and holiday pay.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills.
Taking direction and directing others
Positive problem solving
Knowledge of recreation tournaments and events and how to operate recreation leagues
Working directly with the manager to coordinate programs, events, daily operations and staff training
A positive attitude and good work ethic.
Enjoy working with the public of all ages including children.
Cash handling and familiarity with sales.
Appreciation of an outdoor environment and working in all kinds of weather.
The ability to enjoy and have fun at your job while maintaining a professional attitude.
Class 5 Drivers License.
Training in First Aid, CPR or Red Cross Certification an asset but not essential.
Waskesiu is a beautiful place to work.and live. Staff will have access to some of the best beaches, hiking and water activites that Prince Albert National Park has to offer.
We invite you to apply to be apart of our team. Our goal is to provide a positive and fun experience for residents and visitors and an enjoyable summer position for our staff.
Our recreation activities are wide and varied with something for everyone.
Waskesiu is approximately 100km from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Access to housing is limited so applicants that have a place to live in or near Waskesiu are ideally suited for the position.
There may be an RV site available for the applicant with their own unit. The unit must be hardsided, no tent trailers are allowed per Park policy. Subsidized housing is available depending on employee start and end date.
- Job type: Full-Time
- Company: Waskesiu Recreation Association Inc.
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2024-02-15