Youth Volunteer - Leisure Ice Monitor

Leisure Ice Monitor Volunteers help supervise Leisure Ice during drop-in skating times. Volunteers are required to skate and should be comfortable on the ice. This position includes helping make Leisure Ice a welcoming area by talking to patrons, playing music, and helping ensure everyone is safe and following the rules.

Responsibilities:

• Skate for the majority of the shift


• Enforce Leisure Ice rules


• Engage with patrons and ensure they are enjoying their experience


• Provide and monitor appropriate music


• Keep all patrons off the ice during flood times


• Radio/report any issues to the appropriate staff member


• Be helpful and courteous to staff and patrons and direct patrons appropriately if they have questions


• Always wear a CSA-certified winter helmet while on the ice, and provide your own skates


• Check messages and communicate regularly with supervisors


• Log hours on the appropriate time sheet


• Be reliable and punctual (arrive ready for shift in proper uniform)

Qualities:

• Willing to learn new processes and follow procedures


• Enthusiastic, welcoming, and comfortable speaking to children and adults


• Comfortable and confident on the ice

Work Term:

• September – March


• Evenings and weekends


• 2 shifts/week. Shifts are 2-3 hours long

Qualifications/ Skills Required:

• Between 13 and 17 years of age


• Completion of minimum of Emergency First Aid with CPR C or Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion Certification


• Completion of Volunteer Training – Provided by Westside


• Proficient skating ability and provide your own ice skates and CSA-certified winter helmet