Westside Skateboarding Instructor Job

Westside Rec Centre is hiring skateboarding instructors for their summer programs at their skatepark. Click here for details or view below:

Position: Skateboard Day Camp Leaders – Summer 2014

Who is Westside:

Westside Recreation Centre is a world-class facility based on a lifestyle and wellness concept. Since 2000, we have been providing families with a fun, healthy and affordable environment with world class activities, including a hockey and skating facility, fitness centre, gymnasium and an aquatic park.

Benefits of Being at Westside:
-Competitive wages and benefits
-Use of recreation facilities
-Close proximity to bus routes
-Scholarship Opportunities

Position Description
-To supervise, lead and instruct children in skateboarding and sports in a daycamp setting
-To provide a safe, fun and quality program
-Leadership, program planning and evaluation of programs
-Supervision of Leaders in Training and volunteers
-Actively and enthusiastically participate in all aspects of the program including swimming, skating, gym sports/games and arts & crafts.
-Set-up, take-down and general maintenance of equipment and facility

Employment Terms:
-Camp dates are Immediately – August 15, 2014
Hours of work are dependent on day camp scheduling and vary from 8:30 am – 12:15 pm or 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Qualifications / Skills Required:
-Current Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
-All applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age for children’s programs
-Minimum of two (2) years skateboarding experience
-Ability to deal with customer questions and concerns, enthusiastic and organized
-Previous day camp/skateboarding planning experience
-Experience leading a group in one or more of the following areas would be an asset: skateboarding, sports, general summer day camp and recreational activities

Closing Date: Immediate opening, Open until a suitable candidate has been found

Salary: Westside provides competitive salaries

Apply by: Drop resume / visit Westside Recreation Centre (2000-69 Street SW)
Or email to work@westsiderec.com

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Skatepark Designs Unveiled June 16-17

The City of Calgary and van der Zalm & Associates will unveil the designs for the three new skateparks going ahead in 2014.

Here are the dates/locations for the open houses:

Chinook Park, Kelvin Grove & Eagle Ridge (CKE)
Date: June 16, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: CKE Community Hall (1015 – 73 Avenue SW)

Southwood
Date: June 17, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Southwood Community Hall (11 Sackville Drive SW)

Huntington Hills
Date: June 17, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Thornhill Aquatic and Recreation Centre Lobby

Go Skateboarding Day 2014

In 2013, our Go Skateboarding Day celebration was cancelled due to the flood. It’s looking like everything is a go this year so come to Millennium Park on Saturday, June 21st and skate with us!
We’ll be doing contests, giving away prizes, and just have a fun time skateboarding. The designs for the three new skateparks will be on hand for viewing. It goes from 1pm-4pm and is free!

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