Summer Student - Park District Director Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

Requisition  
Department:
Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. 
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $21.323 - $24.300 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Affiliation:
Non Union/Non MPE
City:
Ottawa, ON
Job Category:
Summer Student Recruitment 
Application Close: 06/09/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services is to provide strategic vision and innovative leadership in managing customer centric sports, physical activity, aquatics and recreation venues, programs and services for all ages, including the management of facilities and/or land, and for the delivery of indoor and outdoor recreation programs and services. This Service provides city wide access to adapted, therapeutic and integrated recreation programs, giving children, youth and adults with special needs the opportunity to participate in community recreation.

Under the guidance of a Program Coordinator, you are responsible for overseeing the daily operation of multiple wading pools within a designated district and ensure the safety and enjoyment of patrons in a wading pool/park environment. You work with full time City staff and co-workers to ensure the wading pool program meets the needs of the participants, falls in line with the branch mandate and follows all guidelines, policies and procedures.

You are also responsible for staff supervision and mentoring, program planning, administration, client relations, assisting with staff training and hiring, compiling statistics and completing reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Note:

minimum age of 16 years is required for this Summer Student job.

Post-Secondary Student (completion of first year college or university)

Note:

Student must be returning to school in the fall

Minimum of 1 year but less than 2 years of related experience is required with Parks Wading Pool program or equivalent experience Aquatic Leadership will be considered an asset. Capacity to lead, supervise, train and motivate staff

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certificates

AODA Accessibility/IASR Training Current National Lifeguard Pool certificate is an asset

Current Lifesaving Swim Instructor certificate is an asset

Current Lifesaving Instructor certificate is an asset

Access to reliable transportation is required.

KNOWLEDGE

Extensive knowledge of park program

Advanced Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience working with preschoolers and/or school age children and/or youth

Ability to operate and required tools/equipment

Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures

Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance Leadership and Team Building workshops are an asset

Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Park Program experience required, proven capacity to lead, train and motivate staff

Conflict management, problem solving and ability to multi task

Strong organizational skills and ability to complete required reports, statistics and evaluations as assigned

Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures

Demonstrates supervisory and strong leadership skills

Experience and demonstrated ability to train, supervise and evaluate staff

Conflict resolution and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage simultaneous demands

Ability to work in a team setting or independently

Maintain a fun and safe environment

Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and programming skills

Good organization skills

Sound judgement in difficult situations

Must be able to relate to children and be a good role model

Must be tactful, kind and patient

Must be calm under pressure

Must be creative and resourceful

Must be reliable and trustworthy

Must be flexible and enthusiastic

Must have good written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to work well in a team environment

Enjoy working with the public

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