Facility Attendant, Recreation Services

*This posting will be used to hire up to 8 positions*

Responsibilities:

• Issues lockers, passes, keys, towels and sports equipment to authorized users and monitors their return.
• Acquaints patrons with facility procedures.
• Accepts payment for sales of clothing, equipment, membership and guest use of facilities as well as equipment rentals.
• Operates computerized cash register and computer, maintains cash float, balances cash and completes daily summaries as requested.
• Opens facility, secures facility at closing and maintains cleanliness and security of areas in accordance with procedures.
• Monitors facilities to ensure the safety of all users. Takes appropriate action to eliminate risks or communicate risks to appropriate staff.
• Makes routine inspections of the facility and reports malfunctioning of equipment, security infractions, or unauthorized practices. May perform routine sports equipment repairs when necessary.
• Maintains records on use of equipment and facilities, using manual systems and computer software.
• Launders towels and uniforms and restocks as necessary.
• Actively monitors activities schedule, communicates with user groups about scheduled times; sets up and prepares equipment in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• High School graduation.
• At least one year of directly related work experience in a recreational sports or community facility including: handling cash, issuing receipts, monitoring security and maintenance of a facility, providing service to patrons/participants.
• Basic computer skills knowledge.
• Must have effective oral and written communications skills in the English language.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures and communicate effectively with staff, students and the public.
• Must be able to maintain accurate and detailed records and handle cash.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. 

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must successfully complete a Winnipeg Police Service Criminal Record Check and Government of Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Check and provide proof of initiation to HR within 7 days of start date. Please note, the responsibility for both lies with the applicant.
• Completion of Emergency/Basic First Aid prior to start date.
• Required availability is at a minimum of 15 hours per week (Sample shifts: Opening: 5:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Midday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Closing: 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM).
• Must be able to work day, evening or weekend shifts.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.