Recreation Facility Student

Regional-District-of-Okanagan-Similkamee; Keremeos; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is seeking a casual Recreation Facility Student for the Similkameen Recreation Centre in Keremeos, BC. You will greet participants, process payments and help ensure that facility users have a safe, enjoyable experience.

The position is intended for students over sixteen, with opportunities to demonstrate recreational leadership and focus on customer service. Wage is $22.94/hr plus 15% in lieu of benefits and pension.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with children and families in a recreational setting would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with limited supervision.
• Payment handling experience is an asset.
• Possess skills in recreational leadership and physical literacy would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and marketing skills.
• Ability to pass and maintain a criminal record check.
• Standard First Aid Certificate would be an asset or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Greet participants and handle payments at the recreation facility.
• Ensure the safety and enjoyment of facility users.
• Support operations as a casual Recreation Facility Student for the Similkameen Recreation Centre in Keremeos.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Marketing skills

Independent work

Payment handling

Leadership

Physical literacy

Criminal record check

First Aid (certification)

Job description

Located in the south-central region of B.C., the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) covers an area over 10,400 km and is renowned for its orchards, vineyards and golf courses, as well as its widely varied landscape including deserts, mountains and valleys, pristine lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a casual Recreation Facility Student for the Similkameen Recreation Centre located in Keremeos, B.C.

Reporting to the Manager of Recreation & Facilities, the casual Recreation Facility Student will perform a variety of duties and tasks within the recreation facilities. The position will be responsible for greeting participants, handling payments, as well as ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the facility users. This position is intended for students over the age of sixteen years as there are tasks requiring independence with indirect supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• "Student" means an employee who is attending school, college or university and/or has just completed their studies or intends to return to school, college or university in the subsequent academic year.
• Experience working or volunteering with children and families in a recreational setting would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with limited supervision.
• Payment handling experience is an asset
• Possess skills in recreational leadership and physical literacy would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and marketing skills.
• Ability to pass and maintain a criminal record check.
• Standard First Aid Certificate would be an asset or willingness to obtain.

This casual position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The hourly wage for the position is $22.94 plus 15% in lieu of all benefits and pension.

Application Deadline: 4:00 pm, Friday, October 16th , 2026