Winter Emera Oval Skating Monitor

1 week ago

Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

**Job Posting**

For winter skating programs and public skating sessions. Skating Monitors will work as part of the HRM Emera Oval team to monitor public skating and provide outstanding customer service for all participants for winter skating programs and public skating sessions. Skating Monitors will ensure the Emera Oval is a safe, fun and festive atmosphere for all skating activities and events.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Supervise public skating sessions to ensure the safety of all participants both on and off the ice surface
- Assist customers with selection, size and proper fitting of skates and helmets
- Collect and properly store photo id's and keep inventory organized
- Keep skating surface, walkways and entrances safe and free of hazards
- Provide excellent customer service to participants and spectators
- Carry out emergency procedures and provide First Aid treatment as required
- Demonstrate initiative in assisting with delivery of programs and festival activities
- Carry out assigned duties in an effective and responsible manner
- Report any accidents / incidents to onsite supervisor

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education and Experience**:

- Previous related experience is an asset
- Experience in customer service delivery
- Experience working or volunteering in recreational programs
- Proficient and confident ice skater
- Applicant must have current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR, or willing to obtain by December 20, 2024
- Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS training
- Applicants must be willing to attend all orientation/training sessions

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Ability to work effectively with staff and patrons to carry out assigned duties in a warm and friendly manner
- Ability to communicate effectively and provide direction to participants
- Take an enthusiastic approach on and off the skating surface
- Have stamina to skate outdoors in various weather conditions

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Selected applicants must complete an employment screening check, including a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search to be completed by December 20, 2024

**COMPETENCIES**: Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity

**WORK STATUS**: Casual, part-time hourly

**HOURS OF WORK**: Seasonal, December to March. Number of weeks and hours per week will depend on the Oval operational schedule and participant levels. The Oval may be closed, or staff hours reduced due to weather or poor conditions, construction delays, site damage, and/or low participation levels. Skating Monitors will not be paid if attendance at work is not required due to the above noted conditions.

**SALARY**:$18.20 per hour (non-union) plus 4% vacation pay

**WORK LOCATION**: Emera Oval, 5775 Cogswell Street, Halifax

**CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received up to **11:59 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2024.**

**Please note**:We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

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