Recreation Job Opportunities

• Current Fitness Certification (Personal Training (PTS), Group Fitness Instructor (FIS), CALA) AND Additional Specialized Certifications (Aqua Spin, certifications)
• Current Fitness Certification (Senior Fitness Instructor Certification (SFIC), Yoga RYT100, Pilates Instructor Certification)
• Proven knowledge of the theories and practices associated with the teaching of skills, technique and equipment used in fitness programs and according to the best practices and standards of their governing body.
• Must possess current Standard First Aid with CPR C Certification.
• Instructional/program delivery experience in fitness or a related field considered an asset.
• HIGH FIVE Training an asset.
• Must possess initiative and good judgment and be able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to work with varied age groups.
• Must be physically capable to demonstrate program techniques to the public in specified program area.
• Must be prepared to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends at various locations.

• Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application.
• Must possess at time of application and noted clearly on resume Standard First Aid with CPR level C (WSIB approved provider).
• Minimum of 3 years experience (instructing or participating) in the related field.
• Proven knowledge of the theories and practice associated with the teaching of skills for the program disciplines normally acquired by a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• HIGH Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) and National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 Coaching considered an asset.

• Current/Certified Advanced Instructor/Examiner Status specific to course being taught such as. Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, Canadian Amatuere Diving Association, Synchro Ontario, Water Art/CALA.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPRC
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred National Lifeguard Certification

• Current Fitness Certification (Personal Training (PTS), Group Fitness Instructor (FIS), as required by the discipline to be instructed or Current Water Fitness Certification (CALA, WaterART or similar)
• Must possess current Standard First Aid with CPR C Certification.
• Proven knowledge of the theories and practices associated with the teaching of skills, technique and equipment used in fitness programs and according to the best practices and standards of their governing body.
• Instructional/program delivery experience in fitness or a related field considered an asset.
• HIGH FIVE Training an asset.
• Must possess initiative and good judgment and be able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to work with varied age groups.
• Must be physically capable to demonstrate program techniques to the public in specified program area.
• Must be prepared to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends at various locations.

• Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application.
• Must possess at the time of application and noted clearly on resume Standard First Aid with CPR level C (WSIB approved provider).
• Minimum of 3 years experience (instructing or participating) in the related field.
• Proven knowledge of the theories and practice associated with the teaching of skills for the program disciplines normally acquired by a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Hold and maintain relevant certification and qualifications applicable to your discipline.
• HIGH Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) and National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 Coaching considered an asset.

• Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application.
• Must possess and maintain current certification in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (WSIB approved provider).
• Previous playing or coaching experience in one or more sport or recreation related disciplines considered an asset.
• HIGH Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) and National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 Coaching considered an asset.

• Must possess and maintain current certification in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (WSIB approved provider).
• Previous playing or coaching experience in one or more sport or recreation related disciplines considered an asset.
• HIGH Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) and National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 Coaching considered an asset.

• Must be at least fifteen (15) years of age.  The minimum age requirement is set under the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) according to the Regulation for Industrial Establishments (R.R.O 1990, Reg. 851).
• Previous food service or cash handling experience related to duties normally acquired by a combination of education and relevant work experience 
• Good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills required
• Working knowledge of cash handling and balancing.
• Previous experience preparing fast food items would be considered an asset.
• Sufficient strength and ability to lift and move heavy cases and boxes, and open and close shutters and locks.
• Current and maintain Food Handlers Certificate within 60 days of employment
• Must possess and maintain current certification in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (WSIB approved provider)
• Available to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekend and holidays.

NOTE: As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (CRC) at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this location.

• Previous food service or concession experience related to duties listed above normally acquired by a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Above average interpersonal, communication and customer service skills required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel software.
• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math.
• Working knowledge of database software systems would be an asset.
• Previous cash handling and balancing experience.
• Working knowledge of inventory controls, wastage and stock rotation.
• Sufficient strength and ability to lift and move heavy cases and boxes up to 22lbs. Opens and closes shutters and locks.
• Current and ability to maintain Food Handlers Certificate.
• Must possess and maintain current certification in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (WSIB approved provider).
• Available to work rotating shifts including days, evenings, weekend and holidays.

• Must be at least fourteen (14) years of age at time of application.  The minimum age requirement is set under the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) according to the Regulation for Industrial Establishments (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851).
• Previous experience related to duties listed above.
• Previous ice skating experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays during a seven-day week operation.
• Must possess and maintain current certification in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (WSIB approved provider)

Note: As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector (VS) Check or for those under the age of eighteen (18) a Criminal Record & Judicial Matter (CRJM) Check, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.

• Previous cooking experience normally acquired through a combination of food services courses and relevant work experience.

• Previous experience in food preparation, catering and baking is essential.

• Knowledge of Health Protection and Promotion Act as it relates to Provincial Food Premises Regulations, Liquor Licence Laws, City of Hamilton Health By-Law and Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be flexible in working schedule and independently in a team setting.

• Must have Food Handlers certificate.

• Smart Serve certificate with experience with alcohol sales related experience is preferred.

Your resume must have this information:

To apply for a  job, you need to complete the online questionnaire and submit your resume for each job that you want to apply for. You can apply for a job via the current opportunities section of the website or by clicking “Apply Online” above:

Resume:

 Questionnaire:

• All questions on the job questionnaire must be answered. If you do not complete questionnaire(s) in full and submit your resume, you will not be considered for employment.
• Any false statements made on the questionnaire will disqualify you or cause your dismissal.
• We will send you an email confirming that we received your application. You must provide a valid email address and complete the personal profile.

You will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. We do not give status updates on individual applications.

If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted via email. Ensure you check your junk and spam folders for emails. The email will contain the following information:

• The proposed date and time of your interview.
• The contact name and telephone number you will need to contact to confirm the proposed date and time of your interview.
• The deadline for you to respond.

If you do not contact us by the deadline in the email we send you, we will assume that you are not interested in the position and you will not be given further consideration.

If you are not living in Hamilton due to attending school, you may request a telephone interview. Please contact the person in the email to make alternate arrangements. It is your responsibility to confirm the date and time of your interview. 

References

• You will need to provide two references. A reference is a person who can speak to your work ethic and past experience. It is someone you have directly reported to. If you do not have two work-related references, you can use a teacher or leader in a volunteer group that you have been involved with.
• The decision to conduct reference checks will be at the discretion of the hiring department.

Working with family members

There is an Anti-Nepotism Policy in effect that requires you to disclose any of your relatives that work for the City. Elected officials, appointed officers and City employees are not allowed to influence the hiring process. If you have a relative that currently works for the City, you will be asked to disclose the following information at your interview:

• Name of your relative who works for the City
• Your relation to them
• The department in which they work.
• The location where they work

• All recreation positions require a Vulnerable Sector Check or a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check if you are under the age of 18. These must be completed at your own expense and be submitted before beginning work.
• To obtain your police check, go to the police service in the municipality where you permanently live. Check with your local Police Services to find out identification requirements, cost and payment method.
• When you are offered a job, you must provide an original Vulnerable Sector Check or a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check with a "Date of Search" of less than 60 days from the hire date. If the "Date of Search" was more than 60 days prior to the hire date, it will not be accepted.
• In order for your application to be considered, you must not have a criminal conviction for which a pardon has not been granted at the time of application and your police check must be satisfactory to the City.

Recreation positions require specific licenses and/or certifications (please refer to each position). At time of assessment (which could be as early as days after the posting closes), you will be asked to provide proof that you possess the required licenses and/or certificates.  Ensure all licenses and certifications are clearly identified on your resume.

The minimum age to volunteer is 13 years. The minimum age requirement is set under the Ministry of Labour, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) according to the Regulation for Industrial Establishments (R.R.O 1990, Reg. 851).

Camp Counsellors must be at least sixteen (16) years of age within the calendar year as according to the Ontario Camps Association (OCA) Accreditation Guidelines (published January 2017).

Supie Counsellors and Wading Pool Attendants must be at least fourteen (14) years of age at time of application as according to the Regulation for Industrial Establishments (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851) made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).