Rink Helper (Student)

Town of Collingwood; Collingwood; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Collingwood is hiring a Rink Helper for on-site, part-time work at the arena. You will assist Facility Attendants with custodial tasks and help keep facilities clean and welcoming for users. Applicants should have at least one year of secondary education, good communication and public relations skills, and be physically capable to perform duties.

A Level 2 Criminal Record Check and valid First Aid & CPR are required. Shifts include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of secondary education completed or in attendance.
• Arena sports knowledge is an asset.
• Good communication, interpersonal, time management and public relations skills.
• Physically capable of standing, walking, skating and lifting with PPE.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays and school holidays.
• Criminal Record Check (Level 2) and First Aid & CPR Level C required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Facility Attendants with custodial tasks.
• Keep arena facilities clean and safe for users.
• Respond to patron inquiries in a welcoming manner.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

Secondary education

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Wage rate: Students under the age of 18 - $16.90 per hour; Students age 18 or older - $17.95 per hour

Hours of Work: Normal hours of work are ten (10) to fourteen (14) hours per week, on a rotating schedule which includes evenings, weekends, holidays, school holidays, and special events; flexibility is scheduling is necessary to change shifts and/or work extra hours as needed.

Start Date: October 2026

Vacancy Status: Three (3) vacancies

Location: on-site

A career at the Town of Collingwood is more than a job; it's a pathway to thrive. Here, you'll be part of a leading-edge team working together to provide excellent services, progressive and accountable decision-making, collaboration and advocacy based on our values of leadership, integrity, respect, excellence, and financial stewardship.

Are you a student looking for part-time hours? Do you love being around the arena and want to make a difference in your community? Working for the Town can be a fun and rewarding experience with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally, gaining valuable skills and work experience. Why not consider working for the Town of Collingwood as a Rink Helper!

If this resonates with you and you're passionate about creating meaningful community impact, then read on!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Recreation Facilities Supervisor, Rink Helpers assist Facility Attendants with custodial functions, ensuring arena facilities are clean and safe for users, and respond to patron enquires in a welcoming and friendly manner.

The preferred candidate possesses the following:

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Completion of a minimum of one (1) year of secondary education and in attendance at a secondary or post-secondary institution
• Appreciation for arena sports an asset.
• Good communication, interpersonal, time management, and public relations skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
• Physically capable of performing the required functions of the position (e.g., standing, walking, skating, lifting, pushing, pulling), operating cleaning equipment, working in an arena environment. and wearing the applicable personal protective equipment.
• Willing and available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during school holidays.
• Possess a current Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with results satisfactory to the employer, and a valid standard first aid & CPR/AED Level C certification.

Applicant Information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for candidate selection.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Town of Collingwood abides by all current legislation relating to individuals’ rights to employment under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility Standards.

The Town of Collingwood is committed to making our interview process fully accessible to people of all abilities. Accommodation will be provided upon request, to support candidates’ participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you require accessibility accommodation.