Recreation Leader Attendant

New Westminster, British Columbia

Number of Openings: 1 Hours per Week: Other: 5-15 hours Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387 Location: Queensborough Community Centre: 920 Ewen Ave Competition #: 893 Additional Details:

The Queensborough Community Centre and Queens Park Sportsplex is seeking an outgoing, energetic and self-motivated individual to join their team in providing customer service and recreational leadership, as well as performing facility operational support and janitorial work in this multi-purpose recreation facility. The performance of customer service and front counter tasks, such as supporting program registration and rental services, recreational leadership, minor maintenance and janitorial functions is an integral part of the work. You will also support the delivery and implementation of a variety of social, sport, fitness, special events and/or general interest activities, as well as coordinate the work of other staff and volunteers engaged in facility operations.

If you have the following qualifications and attributes, we want to meet you!

• Completion of/or enrollment in a 2 year post-secondary program in Recreation supplemented by customer service, recreational and building maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed suitable by the City.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, program participants and rental customers.
• Sound knowledge of organized recreation principles and practices including the safe and proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods, procedures, materials and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in janitorial work including WHMIS training.
• Ability to communicate ideas and viewpoints effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Skill in the use of cleaning and related equipment.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check.
• Valid BC Drivers License is preferred.
• Preference may be given to applicants with Valid First Aid or CPR certification and experience with registration and membership software.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission and shortlisted candidates may be contacted prior to the posting closing date. Please include your Spring (March to June) and Summer (July and August) availability.

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in one document.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Employment Status Auxiliary Pay Range $29.49 per hour to $34.62 per hour + 12% in lieu of all benefits Closing Date 3/25/25