Position Overview :
Recreation assistants play a key role in supporting the successful delivery ofa wide variety of recreation and leisure programs in the community.
Responsibilities :
- Delivers equipment to various locations. Ensures new equipment purchases are recorded for inventory. Sanitizes and inspects existing equipment to ensure it is functioning properly.
- Organizes fitness / other equipment storage rooms before the start of a new session.
- Visits various locations to monitor programs and connect with program staff and / or volunteers. Reportsany concerns to the Program Coordinator for appropriate follow-up.
- Provides support, and occasionally attends volunteer-led programs to ensure an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Ensure evaluations are completed for each program at the end of eachsession.
- Monitors program attendance and conductsfollow-up with participants to determine their ongoing interest.
- Assists Program Coordinators to develop and implement volunteer appreciation initiatives.
- Assists in the implementation ofspecial program events.
- Assists Program Coordinator in the implementation of wellness and educationalworkshops.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
- Minimum level of education completion of secondary school education (or the equivalent).
- Must be able to lift 35lbsunassisted.
- Access to reliable transportation for the duration of employment
- Minimum 3 months of related experience.
- Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve.
We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.
We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Please contact Human Resources at
Department
Community Services
Division
Neighbourhood Programs and Services
Union Affiliation
Non-Union / Management
Number of Positions
Hours of Work
Up to 24 hours per week
Location
Initial Location
City Hall
City
Kitchener
Compensation
Salary Range
$20.94 $21.78 per hour
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