Job Description

Requisition ID: 20720 
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. 
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $17.600  - $18.451 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE 
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment 
Application Close: 06/09/2026

The mandate of Community Recreation, Culture & Sports Services is to build an inclusive, vibrant, and creative city, unique in identity, and rich in culture. The Service provides strategic vision and innovative leadership in managing customer centric sports and recreation venues and programs, including the management of facilities and/or land for the delivery of indoor and outdoor recreation programs and services, and fosters an environment in which Ottawa’s arts, heritage, festival and event sectors can evolve sustainably.

Under the guidance of a Program Coordinator, you are responsible for the monitoring and supervision of the Beach Volleyball Program participants to ensure participants have a safe and enjoyable program experience. Duties include the set-up and takedown of equipment, assisting with program evaluations, equipment rentals and other administrative tasks. You may also assist senior staff with the delivery of programs/activities. Work is performed in accordance with related legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines. You are also responsible for understanding and following all City of Ottawa guidelines, policies and procedures in relation to cash handling and customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Note: minimum age of 16 years is required for this Summer Student job.

High School Graduate - entering college/university in the fall

Note: Student must be returning to school in the fall

Minimum of 4 months but less than 8 months of related experience is required - Knowledge and ability to coach and supervise beach volleyball

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certificatesAODA Accessibility/IASR TrainingAppropriate coaching certification in a relevant specialty recreation/sports programAccess to reliable transportation is required.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate any required tools/equipment
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures.
• Technical skills for the appropriate program
• Ability to identify standards of safety in program and operational facilitation.
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage simultaneous demands.
• Ability to work in a team setting or independently
• Maintain a fun and safe environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and programming skills • Good organization skills
• Sound judgement in difficult situations
• Demonstrate strong sport background in required activity.
• Must possess good public relation skills
• Must be tactful, kind and patient
• Must be calm under pressure
• Must be creative and resourceful
• Must be reliable and trustworthy
• Must be flexible and enthusiastic
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Enjoy working with the public.
• Ability and willingness to lift heavy equipment;
• Physically fit and able to participate in recreation activities.
• Proper attire and footwear (Work boots required)
• Capable of safe lifting techniques
• Demonstrates teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.

Core Behaviours

Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

Review the Core Behaviours

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca