Internal/external - Arena Workers, Aux

**Internal/External Job Posting**

**POSITION: Arena workers**
**SALARY: $17.40 per hour + 14% in lieu of benefits = $19.83 per hour (2024 rates JB02 & JB03)**

**$22.05 per hour + 14% in lieu of benefits = $25.13 per hour (2024 rates JB05)**_ _**
**CLASSIFICATION: JB02 - skate shop attendant**

**JB03 - skate patrol**
**JB05 - program instructor**

**HOURS OF WORK: Successful applicant must be available to work weekday public sessions and lessons**
**(Stick/Puck, Parent + Tot, Duffer). As well, possible evening and weekend shifts.**

**STATUS: Auxiliary**
**CLOSING DATE: September 18th, at 12:00PM**
**COMPETITION #: 24-87**

**SUMMARY**: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**

**APPLICATIONS**
Resumes and cover letters quoting competition **24-87** to be received prior to **September 18th, 2024,** at 12:00PM,
**Attention**: Human Resources, West Shore Parks & Recreation Society, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria BC V9B 1J1,

**Posted: Sepember 4th, 2024.