Student Program Attendant

Kénora; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Kenora invites applications for a summer Student Program Attendant. You will contribute to the development, preparation, and delivery of public programs, work with a team to run workshops, and assist with special events as part of the Recreation Team.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety training, and strong customer service as you engage children, youth and the wider community. Shifts rotate weekdays, evenings and weekends, with a pay rate of $16.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be enrolled in full-time secondary studies.
• Emergency First Aid or higher and a CPR Level C or equivalent certificate.
• Ability to work with others and in a public environment.
• Ability to deal with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner.
• Knowledge or passion of sports is considered an asset.
• Must be available to attend and complete mandatory safety training and orientation.
• Proven recreational programming, leadership and supervisory skills would be an asset.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver recreational experiences for participants related to an assigned program or service.
• Work collaboratively to create a positive atmosphere of inclusion for all participants.
• Creatively develop daily activity plans for children, youth or young adults.
• Monitor participants, volunteers and equipment/facilities.
• Address unsafe/unacceptable behaviour and manage conflicts appropriately and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness of program area.
• Enforce Safety Rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Public environment

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Safety training

First Aid/ CPR

Sports interest

Autonomy

Education

Enrolled in full-time secondary studies

Job description

CityOf Kenora

Student Program Attendant Job Posting

Kenora provides a high quality of life for residents and unforgettable experiences for visitors by celebrating and embracing the community’s rich heritage, diversity, and natural environment.

The City of Kenora is seeking a summer student for the position of Program attendant to contribute to the development, preparation, and delivery of public programs. They will work as part of a team to deliver programs, run workshops, and assist with special events. The Program Attendant will support the Recreation Team in the execution of Rec Programs and visitor experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Must be enrolled in full-time secondary studies
• Emergency First Aid or higher and a CPR Level C or equivalent certificate
  
• Ability to work with others and in a public environment
• Ability to deal with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner
• Knowledge or passion of sports is considered an asset
• Must be available to attend and complete mandatory safety training and orientation
• Proven recreational programming, leadership and supervisory skills would be an asset
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Duties

• Plan and deliver recreational experiences for participants related to an assigned program or service
• Work collaboratively to create a positive atmosphere of inclusion for all participants
• Creatively develop daily activity plans for children, youth or young adults
• Monitor participants, volunteers and equipment/facilities
• Address unsafe/unacceptable behaviour and manage conflicts appropriately and professionally
• Maintain cleanliness of program area
• Enforce Safety Rules
• Other duties as assigned

Hours of Work

Rotating shifts; Weekdays, Evenings and Weekends. Must be able to work one (1) shift per week.

Rate of Pay

$16.60/hr

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA. If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.