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Office Supervisor/Recreation Director

Type: Full-time, Permanent - Winter hours reduced to 10-15/week

Shifts & Schedule: Days, Evenings & Weekends

Location: 580 Beavercreek Road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4

Green Acre Park is looking for a detail-orientated Office Supervisor/Recreation Director.

If you are highly organized, enjoy building relationships with people and have Supervisor and Recreational experience this position may be exactly what you are looking for.

Role Summary:

As office supervisor you will be responsible for scheduling and managing seasonal student staff.

You will oversee camping site reservations, cancellations and site changes. Other general office duties.

As Recreation Director you will be responsible for planning and organizing park recreational activities (for all age ranges) that promote a fun and relaxing atmosphere for our seasonal and overnight campers. You will maintain all social media sites. You will work closely with volunteers and staff to ensure all activities run smoothly.

Requirements - Previous experience in scheduling/ supervising staff. Must be comfortable working with various computer programs. Proven leadership abilities and excellent guest services skills. Previous experience in a recreation position.

Working Conditions: Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Property Maintenance - Seasonal

What you’ll do

You will participate in weekly Staff Training for 4 - 6 weeks in the Spring
You will maintain our outdoor pool and hot tubs
You will supervise the camper’s needs in the evenings and support the Recreational Directors activities
You will assist the Maintenance Manager with all Lawn care needs: mowing, trimming, blowing
You will be responsible for general maintenance of the campground: cleaning fire pits, cleaning equipment
You will develop your social and communication skills in Customer/camper interaction
You will have a variety of tasks including Building custodial & office tasks

What we’re looking for

Ability to work evenings and every other weekend for 40+ hours per week in the Spring & Summer (after school/exams are finished) and minimum 8 hours per week from Sept 1 to Nov 30. Training is to start at the beginning of April. More hours are available if requested. Hours of operation vary between 8am & 12 midnight.
Be able to work outside in all types of weather and be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
Aptitude to learn motorized equipment use (Including an antique tractor) and in pool maintenance
Desire to provide an atmosphere of campers’ enjoyment
customer service skills to offer support to store staff in Camp Store

Reception/Store/Cleaning

What you’ll do

you will report to the General Manager of Operations, and trained by Store Assistant

You will participate in weekly Staff Training for 4 - 6 weeks in the Spring
You will register & process camping reservations online
You will process payments using cash register & Interac machine
You will show camping guests to their campsites, using a golf cart
You will answer phones & in-person customer inquiries
You will develop your social skills in Customer/camper interaction
You will have a variety of tasks including light custodial, gardening & office tasks

What we’re looking for

Ability to work evenings and every other weekend for 30-40 hours per week in the Spring & Summer (after school/exams are finished) and minimum 8 hours per week from Sept 1 to Nov 30. Training is to start at the beginning of June. More hours are available if requested. Hours of operation vary between 8am & 12 midnight.
Be able to work outside in all types of weather
Aptitude to learn various skills: painting, hot tub & pool maintenance
Desire to provide an atmosphere of campers’ enjoyment
Preferred: customer service skills & experience with motorized lawn equipment
Aspire to cross train: to learn job duties for other staff positions
Preferred: First Aid Training

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