About this role
Leisure Ice Monitor Volunteers help supervise Leisure Ice during drop-in skating times. Volunteers are required to skate and should be comfortable on the ice. This position includes helping make Leisure Ice a welcoming area by talking to patrons, playing music, and helping ensure everyone is safe and following the rules.
Responsibilities:
• Skate for the majority of the shift
• Enforce Leisure Ice rules
• Engage with patrons and ensure they are enjoying their experience
• Provide and monitor appropriate music
• Keep all patrons off the ice during flood times
• Radio/report any issues to the appropriate staff member
• Be helpful and courteous to staff and patrons and direct patrons appropriately if they have questions
• Always wear a CSA-certified winter helmet while on the ice, and provide your own skates
• Check messages and communicate regularly with supervisors
• Log hours on the appropriate time sheet
• Be reliable and punctual (arrive ready for shift in proper uniform)
Qualities:
• Willing to learn new processes and follow procedures
• Enthusiastic, welcoming, and comfortable speaking to children and adults
• Comfortable and confident on the ice
Work Term:
• September – March
• Evenings and weekends
• 2 shifts/week. Shifts are 2-3 hours long
Qualifications/ Skills Required:
• Between 13 and 17 years of age
• Completion of minimum of Emergency First Aid with CPR C or Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion Certification
• Completion of Volunteer Training – Provided by Westside
• Proficient skating ability and provide your own ice skates and CSA-certified winter helmet