Skate Patrol/arena Assistant

**Position Type**: Temporary, Part-Time (1.5 hrs up to 8 hrs/shift, up to 20 hrs/week)

**Location**: Port Elgin Plex and Southampton Coliseum

**Hourly Rate**: $17.55 per hour ($16.60 per hour for students under 18)

**Anticipated Start Date/End Date**: October 2024 to March 2025

**About the Role**:
We are searching for enthusiastic and safety-conscious individuals to join our team. As the **Skate Patrol/Arena Assistant**, reporting to the Recreation Facilities Supervisor, you will ensure skaters are complying with the posted rules for public skating; assist with the maintenance of ice during hockey events (shoveling, moving nets, etc.). In addition, you will perform arena maintenance duties including sweeping and cleaning arena stands and lobby, emptying waste and recycling containers, assisting with the set up and tear down for special events, and performing general customer service duties.

**Qualifications**:

- Must be a minimum of 14 years of age.
- Must be comfortable on skates and have basic skating ability.
- Must provide own skates, helmet, as well as CSA approved safety shoes/boots (all other PPE will be provided by the Town).
- You are committed, reliable and willing to work hard.
- You are safety conscious and always demonstrate safe work practices.
- You follow instructions well, possess excellent teamwork skills and can communicate effectively in a professional manner.
- You are flexible and available to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.

**Application deadline**: Monday, September 30, 2024, at 4:30 pm EST

The Town of Saugeen Shores is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise of any accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received will be addressed confidentially.

All information collected is in accordance with the _Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990 _and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $17.55 per hour

Expected hours: 1.5 - 20 per week

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-10-07