Community Sport Assistant

Community Sport Assistant (Camp/Program Supervisor)

Position Type: Auxiliary (flexible schedule with full-time hours during camp weeks)
Department: Community Sport
Start Date: As soon as possible

If you are a leader by nature, committed to helping others achieve success, passionate about organizing sport camps, then this is the role for you!

In any given day, the Community Sport Assistant:

• Performs community sport administrative duties in an accurate manner and within prescribed timelines, including (but not limited to) communication and experience feedback with parents, programming and camp scheduling, incident reports, files, inventory, and supply ordering.

• Coordinates off-site and on-site bookings with potential field-trip venues, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Facilitates relationships with members of the sport community.

• Manages and ensures accuracy with registration process and organization of participant information.

• Aids in camp and program leader onboarding, training, preparation, and provision.

• Develops camp and program descriptions, monitors facility bookings, coordinates, and executes schedules and plans within a team environment.

• Monitors attendance and safety of all participants to ensure a safe and positive environment.

• Supports the management of the Sport Leadership Program alongside the Team Lead through recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating.

• Assists with marketing presentations for schools and community groups.

• Manages and ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment.

• Demonstrates leadership and maintains a high level of energy to ensure staff are prepared, motivated and enthusiastic.

• Liaises with Camp and Sport Programmer and other departments to ensure excellent customer service and quality delivery.

The qualifications and skills you bring to this role include:

• Successful completion of Grade 12, and participation or graduation in a recognized post-secondary program.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills during in-person, over-the-phone and email interactions.

• Excellent attention to detail, ability to organize and prioritize work, and time management skills.

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office – including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong knowledge of a variety of sports and age-appropriate sport activities for children aged 5-16 years.

• NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills Course completion; or equivalent is an asset.

• Experience working with children in a sport camp or related setting as a leader or volunteer is an asset.

• Prior administrative experience is an asset.

• Valid Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED Certificate.

• Must be able to complete a successful Criminal Record Check.

• Safe Sport education is a requirement of the role which you must complete within 3 months of start date if you are the successful candidate.

Compensation:

• $22.72-$26.27 per hour (plus 12% in lieu of benefits)

Perks:

• Access to 20,000sq ft fitness centre with top class facilities, over 100 pieces of strength and cardio equipment, 4-storey climbing wall, endless fitness classes, Olympic sized ice rinks and the Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX) museum (restrictions may apply).

• Collaborative team environment.

• Opportunity to work in various auxiliary positions at the Richmond Olympic Oval to grow your knowledge and experience.

The Richmond Olympic Oval is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity. We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment
If you are personable, have a great attitude, are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and have a genuine interest in contributing to the greater good of our company and our community, we want to hear from you!