2024 Summer Employment

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We are Hiring!

Summer Job Postings for Okanagan Regional Sport Centre

Spring – Summer 2024

Central Okanagan (3 positions)
  •  Summer Program Coordinator
  • Summer Camp Leader
  • Sport Events and Education Coordinator
North Okanagan (2 positions)
  • Summer Program Coordinator
  • Summer Camp Leader
South Okanagan (2 positions)
  • Summer Program Coordinator
  • Summer Camp Leader

 

Position Details and Descriptions

Please note that all positions below may have roles and responsibilities adjusted in light of registration numbers, environmental factors, or partnership changes. ALL positions may include developing online materials and services, as well as the creation of “PLAY BOXES” (boxes of physical literacy sport equipment to be signed out to families on a weekly basis – so children can continue to stay active, even if they are unable to attend an in-person camp experience).

SUMMER PROGRAM COORDINATOR – POSITION SUMMARY

 This position is responsible for the planning, organization and delivery of all PacificSport summer programs and special events. Tasks and responsibilities will include:

Sport Discovery and Physical Literacy Camps – Plan, develop and implement introductory sport camps (Play Skills for       children aged 6-9 and XploreSportZ for children  ages 9 – 12). The intent of these camps is to encourage the development of fundamental movement skills as well as healthy and active lifestyles by introducing kids to a wide variety of new, non-traditional, life-long sports. Camps may include sessions on luge, ultimate frisbee, cricket, fencing, curling, gymnastics, kayaking, sailing, beach volleyball, orienteering, etc. Camps to be offered over six weeks in July and August.

Okanagan Sport Leadership online learning and in-person conferences – duties include establishing a committee of key stakeholders to ensure programs are relevant and widely supported by the sport community; developing and monitoring budget; organizing all workshops & training seminars; developing conference promotional materials; coordinating volunteer team; and, booking and confirming site(s).

SUMMER CAMP LEADER – POSITION SUMMARY

The Summer Camp Leader will assist the Summer Program Coordinator with the delivery of the PacificSport Summer Day Camps. This includes the following responsibilities:

Sport Discovery and Physical Literacy Camps – Plan, develop and implement introductory sport camps (Play Skills for       children aged 6-9 and XploreSportZ for children  ages 9 – 12). The intent of these camps is to encourage the development of fundamental movement skills as well as healthy and active  lifestyles by introducing kids to a wide variety of new, non-traditional, life-long sports. Camps may include sessions on luge, ultimate frisbee, cricket, fencing, curling, gymnastics, kayaking, sailing, beach volleyball, orienteering, etc. Camps to be offered over six weeks in July and August.

 

SPORT EVENTS AND EDUCATION COORDINATOR – POSITION SUMMARY

The Sport Events & Education Coordinator will be responsible for the planning and scheduling of PacificSport Community Sport Events Programs; as well as assisting with overall community sport development in multiple locations. Tasks and responsibilities will include:

Community Sport Events – PacificSport Community Sport Events include: Okanagan Sport Leadership Conference; Sport Heroes Reception; Athlete Advance; BC Summer Games Send-offs.

Responsibilities will include: establishing/working with planning committees of key stakeholders to ensure program relevance and support; scheduling event dates based on mutually agreeable timelines and yearly plans; booking appropriate facilities and presenters; developing event budgets; developing promotional materials and plans; and putting together event volunteer team(s).

Sport Database/Marketing – Create opportunities for success through the maintenance of a Central Okanagan database of sport contacts, administrators, coaches and athletes from various sport organizations; and, assist in the marketing and profile of PacificSport in the Okanagan Valley.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 Terms:

  • Contracts go from 8 – 10 weeks (depending on position).
  • The rate of pay will start at $18.50 per hour and up – adjusted according to experience.
  • All work-related travel or expenses will be reimbursed

 

Hours:

  • Hours of employment will be 40 hours per week.
  • Extra hours may be required and the work week will be adjusted to accommodate these hours and minimize accumulated overtime.

 

Evaluation:

  • The Summer Program Coordinator will work closely with, and be supervised by, the PacificSport Okanagan Sport Development Program Coordinator to plan and deliver all summer programs. Ongoing feedback and support will be provided and regular staff meetings will be held to provide a formal opportunity for feedback and debriefing.
  •  A performance evaluation will take place upon completion of the contract term.

 

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, April 19, 2024 (5pm PST)

 

Please send your cover letter and resume to staylor@pacificsport.com citing the position title/s in the subject line. No telephone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest; however please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.