Youth Park Ambassadors - Jobs in BC, British Columbia, V2A 5A9

Job Description

Penticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.The City of Penticton is looking to fill part-time temporary positions for Youth Park Ambassadors in our Recreation Department. The Recreation Department promotes and contributes to a healthy community and enhances the quality of life for Penticton residents and visitors through planning, management and delivery of recreation, sport events and active living opportunities. This department partners with volunteers, community members and private sector providers to support recreation opportunities in the City.Youth Park Ambassadors act as hosts and provide general supervision of the Penticton Youth Park in the summer months.Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe environment free of hazards, bullying and vandalism
• Ensure appropriate usage of the Youth Park
• Promote and provide education on appropriate usage and safety equipment while implementing the Helmet Educationamp; Awareness Program
• Plan and lead activities in the Youth Park
• Provide minor first aid when required
• Complete incident reports as necessary and follow up with supervisory staff
• Act as a host to the general public visiting the Youth Park
• Build relationships with visitors and create a sense of trust and respect
• Provide appropriate authority to visitors ensuring respect of the Youth Park and others
• Implement the expected helmet bylaw for the Youth Park.

Required Knowledge, Abilitiesamp; Skills:

• Experience and/or education background working with children and youth
• Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate supervision and authority to members of the public
• Thorough understanding of the skateboardingamp; biking culture
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflict

Education, Trainingamp; Experience:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector)
• Valid First Aid Level 1 and CPR-C

At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.That #39;s why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.So, if your experience is close to what we #39;re looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by April 30, 2025.If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at HR@penticton.ca, we #39;d be happy to hear from you!Schedule: June 2 - Sept 26, 2025 (Approximately), 20-35 hours per week with varied shifts between 9:00am - 9:00pmWage:$19.00 - $21.00 per hourBenefits:Additional 15.5% in lieu of benefits, vacation and statutory holidaysComp #:25-47We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.