Recreation Administrative Assistant – (perm. Part-time) (opens in a new tab

Reporting to the Recreation & Fitness Supervisor, the Recreation Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative, clerical, marketing and customer support functions for the North Huron Recreation Department.

• Provides back-up coverage for the front office staff during absences.
• Provides frontline customer service at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex for the North Huron Recreation and Children’s Services department.
• Greets patrons, responds to inquiries, answers and directs phone calls, and provides general information relative to recreational opportunities available in the community.
• Enters client information into recreation software system. Creates new client accounts, takes admission, processes payments for admissions, program registrations, facility bookings, and campground reservations.
• Performs various general accounting duties as appropriate including: cash receipt, cash reports, etc.
• Assists the managers/supervisors/coordinators and staff with various administrative tasks as agreed to by the Recreation & Fitness Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Recreation & Fitness Supervisor and/or the Director of Recreation & Children’s Services.

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary education in office administration or other education deemed equivalent by the Township considered an asset
• Previous experience as an administrative assistant or other clerical experience deemed equivalent by the Township
• Knowledge and experience in marketing/promotion software programs (e.g. Canva)
• Previous municipal recreation experience considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong word processing skills (preferably on Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and meet competing deadlines

Rate of Pay:
Band 3 ($18.96 - $25.60 per hour)

Hours of Work:
Less than 37.5 hours per week (will include weekends and evenings as needed)

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those being selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Huron is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.