Sport & Fitness Specialist Jobs

Overview

• JOB RATE: $ 29.30
• CUPE POSTING DATE: June 15, 2023
• NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
• CUPE CLOSING DATE: June 22, 2023
• PROBATIONARY RATE: $ 28.21
• POSITION TYPE: Regular Full Time

General Description

This position will assist with the day to day operation of the sport and recreation programs, leagues, tournaments, and events for a variety of age groups in the community of Wood Buffalo. In addition, this position will be monitoring and tending the Sports and Fitness amenities and its inclusions within the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC). This position holds a high level of responsibility within the operations of the Sport & Recreation Department and must demonstrate an exemplary level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support with the creation of new programming
• Responsible for set up and take down of sport and fitness equipment and supplies.
• Provide exemplary customer service by assisting patrons with general inquires
• All other duties as assigned.
• Ensuring all the RRC policies and procedures are adhered to in a safe and secure environment.
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative/collaborative working relationship with other departments and Rural Facilities within the RRC through positive actions and communication.
• Deliver and support with programs, tournaments, leagues and events.
• Responsible for the administration of the department, including check-ins of customers, data entry, daily reports and bookings.
• Promote classes, programming and services.
• Processes point of sale (POS) payments and sales in a friendly and efficient manner, modelling accuracy, upselling techniques, and proper cash handling skills.
• Cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Rural Facilities:

• Work with community organizations, to develop program, & event collaboration
• May be responsible for the development, administration, delivery and support of rural programming & events as necessary to meet community needs. This includes all types of programming including sport & fitness, art, child, youth, & senior programming.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience

• Current Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or equivalent (including CPR C).
• NCCP Coaching course is an asset.
• Fitness Certification or one (1) year Coaching or Recreational Program Instructor experience.
• High 5 Certificate is an asset.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possess strong organizational and initiative skills.
• Familiarity of proper use of fitness equipment.
• Ability to interact with a diverse and multicultural community.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Thrive in a team environment, enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
• Ability to work with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Participated in High School, College, University Sports, or Sports League/association.