Summer Student - Park District Director

Requisition ID: 20708
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 certificatesAODA Accessibility/IASR TrainingCurrent National Lifeguard Pool certificate is an assetCurrent Lifesaving Swim Instructor certificate is an assetCurrent Lifesaving Instructor certificate is an assetAccess 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
• Demonstrates teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams
• Physically fit and able to participate in recreation activities
• Capable of safe lifting techniques
• Proper attire and footwear

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.