Student Employment - Campus Recreation & Student Life - Penticton

Socket.dev; Penticton; On-site; CAD 20,934 - 29,816; Part time

Job summary

Okanagan College is seeking a Student Employee to assist the Athletics, Recreation and Student Life team with campus life events. Under supervision, you will help promote events, manage materials, greet attendees, and support setup and takedown.

You will also collect student feedback to improve activities and ensure facility rules are followed. Enrolled in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College, with prior work experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College.
• Prior work experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Campus Life events under supervision.
• Post and remove posters and distribute event tickets.
• Organize supplies and set up promotional materials.
• Greet guests, performers and speakers at events.
• Assist in event hosting setup and takedown.
• Gather student feedback on Athletics, Recreation and Student Life activities.
• Clean fitness facility equipment and ensure rules are followed.

Skills

Computer software

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary student at Okanagan College

Job description

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.

Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.

Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Desired Start Date: September 1, 2026

Position End Date: December 31, 2026

Salary Range: $18.42

Bargaining Unit: Support - Student

Appointment Type: Non-Regular On-Call

Posting Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Your Opportunity

In accordance with Letter of Understanding #1 – Student Employees, and under direct supervision, of the Athletics, Recreation and Student Life Coordinator and in consultation with the Campus Administration will assist the supervisor with Campus Life events.

Functions and Duties

The Student Employee will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:

1. Assisting in promoting student life events by posting and removing posters as well as other advertisements, taking admission fees as needed and distributing event tickets.
2. Assisting in organization of supplies and placing promotional materials on tables.
3. Performing event greeting duties including taking tickets, handing out event programs, greeting guests, performers, and guest speakers.
4. Assisting with event hosting set up and take down.
5. Assisting in promoting student involvement by gathering feedback from students about Athletics, Recreation and Student Life activities.
6. Clean the fitness facility equipment.
7. Ensure staff and students adhere to the rules and regulations of the facility.

Education and Experience

Enrolled in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College. Prior work experience is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Detail-oriented

Our Values

• Students first: Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do.
• Community: We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially.
• Respect: We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all.
• Courage: We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness.
• Relationships: We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well-being of students, employees, community members, and the land.
• Distinction: We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].