Recreation Facility Attendant

Comox Valley Redional Disctrict; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Comox Valley Regional District is seeking a Recreation Facility Attendant to assist patrons at the skate shop, instruct skating programs, and support events. You will patrol rinks, rent and sharpen skates, and help with league games and record-keeping.

The role requires skating experience, Grade 11, and CPR/First Aid certification, plus flexible availability for days, evenings and weekends. This is a permanent full-time posting within the Recreation Services Team.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of hockey or figure skating experience.
• Grade 11 completion minimum.
• Criminal record clearance.
• Basic cash handling and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform skate patrol duties for public skating and user groups, organizing and supervising on-ice activities for participants of all ages.
• Renting and sharpening skates.
• Planning, preparing and instructing skating programs, performing referee functions and scorekeeping for league games as assigned.
• Completing and maintaining accurate records such as up-to-date lesson program cards, attendance records, and administration forms; providing feedback to lesson participants.
• Ensuring a safe and clean environment for facility patrons and staff and performing daily maintenance duties.

Skills

Customer service

Record keeping

Cash handling

First aid CPR

Education

Grade 11 or higher

Standard First Aid & CPR

Job description

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Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time

Competition Type

Internal/External Posting

Date posted

September 8, 2026

We are accepting applications for a full-time Recreation Facility Attendant to join our Recreation Services Team. This position assists patrons at the skate shop including instructing skating programs, scorekeeping, renting and sharpening skates, and supporting special events. Reporting to the Manager of Recreation Services, the primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Performing skate patrol duties for public skating and user groups, organizing and supervising on-ice activities for participants of all ages;
• Renting and sharpening skates;
• Planning, preparing and instructing skating programs, performing referee functions and scorekeeping for league games as assigned;
• Completing and maintaining accurate records such as up to date lesson program cards, attendance records, and administration forms; providing appropriate feedback to lesson participants;
• Ensuring a safe and clean environment for facility patrons and staff and performing daily maintenance duties.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Positive and engaging with the ability to connect with skaters of all ages;
• An experienced skater with a minimum of six months of hockey or figure skating experience in order to meet the standards required for skate patrol and instruction and minimum completion of Grade 11;
• A respectful communicator with a professional approach to customer service;
• Detail oriented, able to keep accurate and complete records with a basic knowledge of cash handling procedures;
• Safety conscious and able to effectively respond to emergency situations when required;
• Current in Standard First Aid and CPR with criminal record clearance;
• Flexible in working a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.