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!

Position Overview

Come and work with us! WSPRS is looking for multiple, positive, and flexible arena workers to join our JDF Arena Skate Shop. Our staff work in a fun and friendly team environment in an arena setting where growth and encouragement are part of our everyday schedules. You will learn to teach children how to skate on a daily basis and watch them progress into confident skaters. You will work on and off the ice with a wide range of age groups to gain valuable new skills and knowledge, while maintaining and role modelling an active lifestyle. WSPRS offers competitive wages, an additional 14% in pay, per hour, in lieu of benefits; a staff membership that provides access to drop into our weightroom, fitness classes, pool, and skating rink; as well the ability to play on our 9-hole golf course. We also offer flexible work schedules as well as opportunities to cross train and work in other areas. No matter how many hours you are looking to work, we are willing to work with you to create a fit for your life and once hired, you will have access to all internal only postings. WSPRS believes first in recruiting internally to be able to offer as many hours to existing staff as possible.

The WSPRS team is supportive and innovative, and we value our staff. You will have the opportunity to work with this dedicated team of the Westshore bordering the beautiful City of Colwood.

Job Duties & Accountabilities

• Teaches beginner to intermediate skill levels with a variety of age groups during ice skating lessons.
• Ensures report cards are completed and discusses any issues or concerns with parents regarding lessons.
• Refers sensitive issues to the Skating Team Lead and/or Arena & Events Programmer.
• Ensures the safety of all participants on and off the ice.
• Takes admissions and gives out skate rentals to customers.
• Ensures facility policies, procedures, and regulations are implemented; and ensures the arena is safe.
• Ensures proper documentation is completed for any accidents and incidents.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing skating instruction, guidance and encouragement, and the ability to foster an environment encouraging participation.
• Experience with planning and lesson plan creation.
• Communication and organizational skills.
• Proven experience in public relations and in dealing with situations in a positive, courteous, and effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a team environment, as well as to work independently.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification is required.
• Inter-municipal Learn to Skate Instructors training and NCCP coaching level 1 in a related discipline is an asset: hockey, skating, ringette, speed skating, or Canfit instructing experience.

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 25-57 to be received prior to August 6^th, 2025, at 12:00PM,

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

Posted: July 16^th, 2025