Recreation Leader Attendant

Overview

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision.

We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

The Queen’s Park Sportsplex is seeking an outgoing, energetic and self-motivated individual to join their team in providing customer service and recreational leadership, as well as performing facility operational support and janitorial work in this multi-purpose recreation facility. The performance of customer service and front counter tasks, such as supporting program registration and rental services, recreational leadership, minor maintenance and janitorial functions is an integral part of the work.

You will also support the delivery and implementation of a variety of social, sport, fitness, special events and/or general interest activities, as well as coordinate the work of other staff and volunteers engaged in facility operations.

• Provide customer service and front counter support, assist with program registration and rental services, recreational leadership, minor maintenance and janitorial functions in the facility.
• Support the delivery and implementation of social, sport, fitness, special events and general interest activities.
• Coordinate the work of other staff and volunteers engaged in facility operations.

• Completion of/or enrollment in a 2 year post-secondary program in Recreation supplemented by customer service, recreational and building maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed suitable by the City.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, program participants and rental customers.
• Sound knowledge of organized recreation principles and practices including the safe and proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods, procedures, materials and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in janitorial work including WHMIS training.
• Ability to communicate ideas and viewpoints effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Skill in the use of cleaning and related equipment.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check.
• Valid BC Driver’s License is preferred.
• Preference may be given to applicants with valid First Aid or CPR certification and experience with registration and membership software.