Student - Recreation & Culture

City of West Kelowna; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government is seeking a student to join the Recreation and Culture Department. The role involves assisting with summer programs, including day camps and special events, as well as potential instruction of children's activities. Candidates should be enrolled in a related post-secondary program and possess strong communication and customer service skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, working 35 hours per week from May to August, including evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Recreation / Leisure Services program at a post-secondary institution.
• Experience leading groups of children in recreation activities is an asset.
• Able to provide a current police information check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in summer programming for day camps and events.
• Instruct children's recreational programs.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Enrollment in Recreation / Leisure Services program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

STUDENT - RECREATION & CULTURE

The City of West Kelowna has an opening for a student in the Recreation and Culture Department. The student will assist the Program and Event Coordinators with various aspects of summer programing. This would include our summer day camp programs, specialty camps, Park Play Days and special events such as Music in the Park. There also may be opportunities to instruct various children’s programs in the spring.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Recreation / Leisure Services program is preferred, or related discipline, at a post-secondary institution
• Must be attending college or university during the last school term and returning to studies in the subsequent academic year
• Experience leading groups of children in various recreation activities is an asset
• Personal experience in various sport, recreation and/or arts activities
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Able to provide a current police information check
• Ability to work flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends
• Valid Class 5 or 7BC Drivers License; Drivers Abstract will be required when applying

This position will start in May until the end of August working 35 hours per week. The hourly rate will depend on the post secondary program you are attending, ranging from $20.23 - $25.29 plus 14% in lieu pay. The position will require occasional shift work including weekend shifts.

Applications are accepted online at westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Competition No. 26-08E | Opens December 22, 2024 | Closes January 26, 2025

Copy of your Personal Driving Record (not a driver factor report) from ICBC: https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Are you currently enrolled in full-time studies at a college or university?

Are you returning to full-time studies at a college or university after the work term?

Are you currently enrolled in a Recreation / Leisure Services related program?

Do you have experience teaching/leading sports and recreation to large groups?

Do you have experience working with kids?

Are you available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends?

What drivers license do you currently have?

Where do you currently reside?

Are you related to or know anyone working at the City of West Kelowna?