Skate Patroller, Assistant - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

About this opportunity

The City of Mississauga is seeking enthusiastic Part-Time Skate Patroller Assistants to ensure a safe and enjoyable skating experience for all participants during public skate programs. These vital positions offer evening and weekend hours at various arenas across Mississauga, supporting popular activities like Fun Skate, Stick and Puck Programs, and Shinny Programs. Join our team to contribute to community recreation and help maintain a secure environment for all who wish to skate in Mississauga. This is a great opportunity for those looking for City of Mississauga jobs.

• Clarkson CC
• Erin Mills Twin Arena
• Huron Park Recreation Centre
• Iceland Arena
• Meadowvale 4 Rinks
• Port Credit Memorial Arena
• Mississauga Valley CC
• Paul Coffey Arena (Malton Arena)
• Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
• Woodhurst Outdoor Rink

Key duties

Under the direction of the Supervisor of City Wide Programs and the Skate Patrol Lead, Skate Patroller Assistants play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive Drop-In Ice Programs. These positions are key to ensuring the needs of all participants are met through ongoing supervision and excellent customer and staff relations.

• Ensure that participants have proof of payment.
• Check that participants are wearing appropriate equipment for the program.
• Provide customer service to all participants.
• Conduct on-site facility checks.
• Monitor use of allowed equipment.
• Perform First Aid when required and complete an accident/incident report.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Enforce a zero tolerance policy of abusive behaviour in accordance with the violence and vandalism policy.
• Inform full time supervisor of any staffing/participants issues that may compromise the program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and experience

To succeed in this Skate Patroller Assistant role with the City of Mississauga, candidates should possess a combination of essential skills and qualifications, demonstrating their ability to safely manage public skate sessions and interact positively with participants.

• Minimum 15 years of age.
• Must hold a valid Emergency or Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR B or C (Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross Society, St. John’s Ambulance or the Canadian Ski Patrol) certification (must be recognized by WSIB). The award must be current during the employment period and is provided at the employee's expense.
• Strong skating skills and knowledge of safe on ice practices.
• Strong verbal skills.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Ability to stand/skate for extended periods of time in a cold environment.
• Previous customer service experience is an asset.
• A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense.