Recreation Associate – Ice Programs
About The Position
The Town of Wasaga Beach is seeking creative, energetic, and self-motivated team players to join our Recreation Division as Recreation Associate – Ice Programs. This is a part-time position, up to 24 hours per week, providing front-line support for ice and arena-based recreation programs at the Wasaga Stars Arena. The role involves assisting with the safe and effective delivery of public skating, drop-in hockey, shinny, and other ice-related programs, ensuring a positive experience for all participants. Responsibilities include monitoring on-ice and facility activities, enforcing program rules and safety standards, responding to participant inquiries, and supporting overall program operations.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in High School or in possession of a High School Diploma.
- Ability to skate confidently. Must be comfortable and confident on ice for the supervision and support of ice-based programs.
- Experience working or volunteering in sport, recreation, or a municipal setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to confidently interact with participants of all ages and respond appropriately to incidents.
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED certification (required).
- Current Criminal Records Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening (required upon hire).
- General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education in Recreation, Leisure Services, or a related field is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Provide front-line support for ice and arena-based recreation programs at the Wasaga Stars Arena.
- Assist with the safe and effective delivery of public skating, drop-in hockey, shinny, and other ice-related programs.
- Ensure a positive experience for all participants.
- Monitor on-ice and facility activities.
- Enforce program rules and safety standards.
- Respond to participant inquiries.
- Support overall program operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
