Recreation Administrative Assistant

VPI Working Solutions - Bruce County; Wingham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Wingham is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. The role involves providing customer service, managing client information, and supporting various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school diploma, strong communication skills, and experience in office administration. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to contribute to local recreational services.

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education in office administration considered an asset.
• Previous experience as an administrative assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide back-up coverage for front office staff during absences.
• Enter client information into recreation software system.
• Assist managers with various administrative tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Word processing

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Secondary School diploma

Post-secondary education in office administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Canva

Job description

Part Time / Less than 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and evenings as needed) / $18.4 - $22.80 an hour

• Provides back-up coverage for the front office staff during absences
• Provides frontline customer service at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex for the North Huron Recreation and Children’s Services department
• Greets patrons, responds to inquiries, answers and directs phone calls, and provides general information relative to recreational opportunities available in the community
• Enters client information into recreation software system
• Create new client accounts, takes admission, processes payments for admissions, program registrations, facility bookings, and campground reservations
• Performs various general accounting duties as appropriate including : cash receipt, cash reports, etc.
• Assists the managers / supervisors / coordinators and staff with various administrative tasks as agreed to by the Recreation & Fitness Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Recreation & Fitness Supervisor and / or Director of Recreation & children's Services

The ideal candidate will have :

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary education in office administration or other education deemed equivalent by the Township considered an asset
• Previous experience as an administrative assistant or other clerical experience deemed equivalent by the Township Knowledge and experience in marketing / promotion software programs (e.g. Canva)
• Previous municipal recreation experience considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong word processing skills (preferably on Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and meet competing deadlines

Company Description

VPI is working with the employer to find suitable candidates and help fill this position. We are not a placement agency, we partner with employers in the community to post jobs and recruit qualified candidates on their behalf. As an Employment Ontario service provider, we offer free programs and services to help job seekers find meaningful work.

Applicants must live in Ontario, Canada, and legally entitled to work in Canada

Positions are not suitable for International Students

Company Description

VPI is working with the employer to find suitable candidates and help fill this position. We are not a placement agency, we partner with employers in the community to post jobs and recruit qualified candidates on their behalf. As an Employment Ontario service provider, we offer free programs and services to help job seekers find meaningful work.
Applicants must live in Ontario, Canada, and legally entitled to work in Canada
Positions are not suitable for International Students

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