About West Shore Parks & Recreation

West Shore Parks & Recreation is a community-driven organization located in Victoria, BC, committed to providing high-quality recreational programs and services. Our facilities are designed to promote health, wellness, and enjoyment for individuals and families of all ages.

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees and community members can thrive. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences at our beautiful aquatic facilities!

SUMMARY: Are you an outgoing, energetic, flexible person looking to build your resume in the world of recreation? West Shore Parks & Recreation Society (WSPRS) is excited to support new workers and youth to the workforce through the creation of our Program Attendant role to provide valuable work experience for individuals specifically in recreation. Under the direction of the Community Development Programmer, the Program Attendant will spend their summer making sure our campers and parents end up in the right place to enjoy a fun filled experience at WSPRS! The Program Attendant will provide short intervals of back up support to camps while the mornings are being sorted out, provide administrative support, gathering paperwork for campers and camp leaders, along with first aid supplies. In addition to good wages, we offer an additional 14% in pay, per hour, in lieu of benefits; access to counseling; a staff facility pass to drop into the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, and pool; as well as the ability to play on our 9-hole golf course.

JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• During summer camps, meet families and participants and provide customer service and information.
• Direct and check people into their program area.
• Assist with the flow of patrons during busy program intake periods.
• Help with program preparation with supplies, emergency forms, equipment and materials.
• Summer camp program preparations.
• Participate and implement the regular health safety plan.
• Increase efficiency and assists with creating a positive experience for patrons.
• Assist marketing programmer with social media presence, program promotion and updates.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to demonstrate volunteer work or extra curricular activities related to leadership and working with children and youth.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C are required prior to commencing employment.
• Skills, knowledge, and experience with specific areas such as physical literacy, arts, crafts, and drama are required.
• Ability to problem-solve and seek solutions.
• Ability to take direction and work as a team member.
• Flexible, and adaptable to new and changing programs, and people.
• Excellent communication and organization skills are required.
• Imaginative and flexible personality required to ensure a fun environment for participants.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, and public relations skills required.
• Must enjoy working in an indoor and an outdoor environment.
• A Class 4 Drivers License is considered an asset.

A clear and current criminal record check is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

APPLICATIONS

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 25-34 to be received prior to May 1^st, 2025, at 12:00PM.

This is a union position. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Posted: April 17^th, 2025