Temporary Leisure Programs Assistant

2 weeks ago


Oshawa, Canada City of Oshawa Full time

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _**_City of Oshawa_**_ is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and cooperative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._

**Posting Number**:005154

**Job Title**: Temporary Part-Time Leisure Programs Assistant

**City**: Oshawa **Province**:Ontario

**Employment Group**:CUPE 251 **Wage Rate**:02, $28.16 - $31.31 **Standard**Weekly** **Hours of** **Work**:up to 24 **Shift Work Required**:No

**Posting End Date**:2025/01/26 by 4:30pm

Reporting to the Leisure Programs Manager, or designate, supports the delivery of continuing education, recreation, and special events programming at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres. The Leisure Programs Assistant is knowledgeable in agency programs and services, provides outstanding customer service, promotes programs, and works to resolve member complaints.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide program set up and take down and monitor the safe participation of members
- Ensure participation requirements are followed, membership cards are current, drop-in fees are collected, attendance is recorded, and ‘fair play’ expectations are followed
- Provide strong customer service including working to resolve participant complaints, promoting programs, registering participants, and respond to inquiries
- Respond to emergencies and complete the appropriate forms and communications as needed
- Facility opening and closing as required

**Requirements**:

- Preferred two (2) year college diploma in Recreation and Leisure, Gerontology, or Social/Human Services
- Minimum two (2) years working with older adults with preference given to those with experience in coordinating and supervising programs
- Excellent customer service and communication skills with a demonstrated interest in working with older adults
- Ability to work independently and possess personal qualities of maturity, tact and patience
- Hold current Certification in Standard First Aid, CPR (Level C), and AED
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as scheduled

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.
- The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. _
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