Summer Recreation Programs 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

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.