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About Us:

Evergreen is a national non-profit transforming public spaces in our cities to build a healthier future for people and our planet.

With over 30 years of championing urban sustainability, we see the potential of our cities to solve some of the biggest issues facing our time and believe that our public spaces are the key to unlocking it. We see beyond the spaces that exist today and imagine them transformed into places where people and nature thrive. And we see a future where everyone can live a healthy life on a healthy planet.

About the Role:

As a Skating Associate you are an essential member of the Programming team, responsibilities may include skate instruction, program facilitation and skate desk responsibilities. You will deliver our skate programming including, leading our Learn to Skate Lessons, Skate School visits, Community Group visits and Public Skate hours, as well as assist with rink maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a team to plan and lead effective and engaging skating lessons for children aged 4-15 and others aged 16+
• Facilitate school/community visits, private events and public skate hours (including supervision of ice rink)
• Ensure that risk is managed and safety protocols are upheld for an excellent participant experience
• Ensure safe delivery of programs according to Evergreen policies, procedures and training
• Provide a welcoming experience for the general public and clients and act as an ambassador for Evergreen Brick Works
• Work closely with volunteers and assist the Program Coordinator with volunteer management
• Fulfill Skate Desk responsibilities by:
  • Providing program information to interested participants
  • Assisting participants with skate sizing and sharpening
  • Handling skate rental transactions
  • Assisting with rink and skate maintenance
• Participate in flood preparation, evacuation, and clean-up activities when necessary
• Contribute to positive workplace culture and great internal communication
• Model Evergreen’s core values of sustainability, innovation, and connection

About You:

You excel in the following areas:

• Customer-focus. Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of others in a way that exceeds their expectations.
• Communication. Speak, listen, and write in a clear, confident, respectful, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Attention to detail. Recognize that details matter.  Work systematically to ensure important details do not slip through the cracks.
• Proactivity/Enthusiasm/Persistence. Act without being told what to do. Demonstrate passion and excitement over work. Display a can-do attitude.

You have the following qualifications:

• Prior skating instructor experience and/or strong skating skills
• Experience working with the public
• Demonstrated comfort working with individuals of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities
• Able to work independently and contribute to a team environment
• First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to become certified
• Knowledge and experience in on-ice games for children & adults would be considered an asset, as would prior experience with rink and/or skate maintenance

Additional Information:

Reporting Relationships:

• Supervised by: Program Manager; supported by Program Coordinator 

Working Conditions:

• This position is based out of Evergreen’s head office at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, and requires an on-site presence
• Comfortable working outdoors, including in rain, snow and other inclement weather conditions
• Available Monday to Sunday on a part-time basis
• Shifts of 4-8 hours

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and moving for extended periods of time
• Lifting heavy objects on a regular basis

Contract:

• Part time, contract (December 2024 to February 2025)
• Hourly Wage: $20.00 per hour 

Application Close Date: November 14, 2024 

Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received, therefore this position may be closed before the application close date. 

*Please include a cover letter with your resume to be considered for this position.*