Part-Time Recreation Attendant

Conestoga College; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Conestoga College is seeking a Part-Time Recreation Attendant for the Doon campus in Kitchener, ON. The role supports peak-hour recreational programming and supervises student staff.

You will ensure equipment setup, safety, and facility maintenance, while delivering excellent customer service to students, staff, and community members. On-site work schedule is 24 hours per week, primarily evenings, with potential schedule changes.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in Recreation and Leisure or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience in recreation or customer service.
• Knowledge of recreation equipment, safety and setup.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Recreation Centre programming during peak student engagement hours.
• Supervise part-time staff and assist with equipment setup and maintenance.
• Coordinate with coaches and varsity teams for equipment needs.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of gym, courts and multipurpose spaces.
• Assist with program promotion and participant guidance.

Skills

Customer service

Facility operations

Safety awareness

Equipment setup

Education

Recreation & Leisure diploma

Tools

Fusion Innosoft

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Recreation Attendant

Requisition #: 26-0170

Location: Doon

Starting Rate: $28.54

Payband Range: $28.54 - $31.73

Hours/Week: 24

Posting Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type: Support Staff - Part-time Regular

Position Summary

(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.)

The Recreation Attendant is responsible for overseeing recreational programs and facilities during peak student engagement hours. As an active member of the Athletics and Recreation team, the successful candidate will ensure programming meets the needs of Conestoga students, employees, and community members. The attendant provides guidance to part-time recreation and facility student staff, shares technical knowledge of sports equipment and facilities, de-escalates intramural and recreational programming, and performs customer service and maintenance duties.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work on-site at the Doon campus, located at 299 Doon Valley Dr. in Kitchener. The Recreation Attendant will be scheduled 24 hours per week, Monday to Thursday from 4:00pm to 10:30pm. The schedule is subject to change with proper notice.

Responsibilities

• Regularly checks activity schedule (Fusion Innosoft) to prepare for Recreation Centre programming before each shift
• Works with the student maintenance and recreation team to complete set-up requirements
• Liaises with coaches and varsity team personnel to ensure their equipment and set-up needs are satisfied
• Follows daily facility maintenance requirements as prepared by supervisor and uses best practices to sweep, dust, mop and wash programming areas (gymnasium floors and seating, running track, squash courts, multi-purpose rooms, fitness centre, etc.)
• Identifies and addresses minor facility repairs and equipment replacements as needed while conducting regular inventories and inspections
• Performs laundry duties as needed to support the cleaning of varsity uniforms, including soaking, washing, drying and hanging uniforms
• Completes work orders for supervisor to review prior to sending to facilities
• In alignment with facilities and housekeeping, performs seasonal maintenance requirements, including emergency exit snow removal and external garbage pick up
• Monitors laundry chemicals and flags re-ordering requirements for supervisor
• Monitors the laundry drainage area for clogging – removes debris from drain area twice a week
• Monitors and changes garbage bags as needed when cleaners are not scheduled to work
• Provides leadership to student staff when immediate direction is needed
• Supports facilitation of programming in collaboration with Recreation Coordinator
• De-escalates and controls situations when concerns arise with student recreational participants
• Contacts and leads communication with department administrators regarding issues or concerns raised during evening and weekend hours
• Familiarizes self with recreational programming, intramural policies and rules, student staff job descriptions to ensure tasks are being met
• Informs users of program schedules and supports the promotion of programming when appropriate
• Directs patrons and user groups to areas within the recreation centre as required
• Assists rental groups with facility or equipment-related inquiries
• Provides critical backup to front-of-house services to cover lunch breaks or emergencies
• Patrols the building for security purposes and to ensure member satisfaction
• Working with the supervisor, supports the facilitation of regular student maintenance training as it relates to equipment setup and maintenance
• Support the development of training modules, materials and resources for seasonal training sessions

Qualifications

• A two-year diploma in Recreation and Leisure, Facility Management, Recreation and Business, Fitness and Health Promotion, Sport Management, or a related field is required
• Minimum one year of practical experience in a similar recreational or customer service environment is required
• Knowledge of recreation and sport equipment, including proper set-up, maintenance, and safety requirements (e.g., courts, nets, fitness equipment, and multipurpose spaces)
• Ability to monitor facility conditions, identify maintenance or safety concerns, and take appropriate action or escalate as required
• Demonstrated attention to detail, particularly in maintaining cleanliness standards, completing inspections, and tracking inventories
• Demonstrated experience supporting recreational programming, events, or facility operations, including equipment set-up and tear-down

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.