Arena Attendant
Part Time, Position
Non-Union
The Township of Springwater, located in the heart of Simcoe County, is a mixed urban/rural municipality with growing urban settlements and a prosperous agricultural sector. The municipality is currently recruiting for the part-time position of Arena Attendant at the Elmvale Community Arena for the duration of the arena season (September to April). This position will report to the Supervisor, Facilities.
Position Responsibilities
The usual responsibilities of the position are:
- Greet users, participants, and spectators at the front entrance of the Elmvale Community Arena in friendly fashion, respond to inquiries, direct them to the appropriate area.
- Arena Attendant is accountable for the cleaning/disinfecting of dressing rooms and common areas inside and outside of the arenas.
- Arena Attendant is responsible for assisting the Operator’s with all aspects of ice maintenance as well as monitoring facility user conduct (i.e., during ice rentals and public skating, moving nets, etc.).
- Clean and disinfect, public areas of arena and dressing rooms, and washrooms (mirrors, sink, toilets, fixtures, floors) touch points of the main entrance area and dressing rooms before and after each group arrival/departure (personal protective equipment will be provided).
- Replenish supplies of toilet paper and hand soap and empty and wash garbage receptacles throughout shift.
- Sweep and mop stands, lobby, washrooms, and dressing rooms between games/practices.
- Assist and perform winter maintenance, including shoveling snow/snow blowing and salting around the Arena entrances and exits.
- Collect user fees and supervise patrons during public skating and shinny hockey.
- Patrol during public skating times to ensure a fun and safe environment for all users.
- Model proper and safe skating etiquette, including wearing proper protective equipment- skates, CSA Approved helmet, and provided high visibility vest.
- Ensuring proper documentation is completed for all accidents and incidents.
- Operate cleaning equipment as required (including mechanical floor cleaners).
- Assist with the supervision of scheduled ice and hall rentals, special events, tournaments, and programs.
- Set-up and take down of tables and chairs for functions held in community facilities.
- Assist operator with ice floods as required, filling Zamboni, and moving and pegging nets.
- Maintain facility quality and safety by adhering to predetermined safe operating procedures.
- Follow and enforce Township policies and procedures.
- Assist with basic ice maintenance.
- Assist arena operators, colleagues and contractors as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 16 years of age or older.
- Completion of Grade 10 required.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C.
- Resourceful and technically oriented, cleaning and facility experience is considered an asset.
- Related experience to cleaning, customer service, and the hockey environment is an asset.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated skating ability including the ability to skate for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work flexible work hours.
- Self-motivated, positive, confident, and approachable.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully train in new duties is required.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Respectful of diverse opinions and perspectives.
- Committed to quality customer service and innovation, high standard of public relations.
- Excellent interpersonal, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of or previous experience working with various cleaning supplies and equipment is an asset.
- Ability to perform duties in a manner which is consistent with Corporate Goals, Policies and Procedures, Provincial Legislation and Regulations, as well as Public Health Guidelines, Orders and Conditions of Use guidance.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays or events when required.
- Once hired must successfully complete training on the handling of various cleaning materials or related chemicals and their use in building maintenance.
- Once hired, as a condition of employment, Arena attendant employees shall provide at their own expense one (1) pair of safety boots (CSA approved).
- Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector screening, is required.
Rate of Pay
Compensation for this position is $24.85 per hour plus statutory holidays and vacation pay as per the Employment Standards Act.
Hours of Work
This position is a non-unionized part-time, contract position with variable work hours up to a maximum of 24 hours per week for the duration of the arena season (September 2025 to April 2026). Must be available to work evenings, late nights, weekends and/or holidays and events as needed.
How to Apply
Apply online by visiting www.springwater.ca/careers
Closing Date: August 14, 2025
Note: Applications that are not submitted online will not be considered. All applicants must provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Written correspondence pertaining to this recruitment may be sent to the email address provided. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they check their email regularly. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.
This job posting reflects the general responsibilities and requirements of the job and does not include all the work requirements of the job.
The Township thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accessible Accommodations
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible support you may need.
