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We recognize the need for interventions to overcome systemic barriers to enable inclusion, participation and belonging for individuals with diverse lived experiences. Candidates who don’t have the exact experience or credentials listed in a job posting should still consider applying for roles where they think they’d make a great fit. We are looking for more than what a resumé can show.
Reporting to the Department Head of Athletics, Recreation and Student Life, and utilizing a service excellence approach, this position provides a variety of services at the college sports and recreation facilities in Nelson.
The hours for this position are Sunday 9:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. and Monday – Thursday 2:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. These hours are subject to change based on operational need.
Department
Student Services
Subdepartment
Athletics and Recreation
Recruitment Type
Internal / External
Appointment Type
Sessional
Desired Start Date
24/08/2026
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Performs sports and recreation facility services and general administrative support – all within the exceptional service philosophy by:
- Providing front counter services including registrations and equipment lending
- Setting up and taking down sports equipment for various activities as required
- Demonstrating the use of weights and other sports equipment
- Performing sports facility services including cleaning sports equipment
- Ensuring equipment is properly stored and recorded
- Booking the gym facility, operating cash register and POS, balancing cash
- Maintaining records for lockers and memberships
- Providing first aid treatment as required
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Physical ability to perform job duties
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated computer skills including email and word processing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Education and Experience
- High School Graduation
- Successful completion of a post-secondary academic program in Physical Education, Recreation or related field
- Minimum 1 year of related experience
- Valid First Aid Level I certification
- Weight Training Certificate or other sports, fitness or recreation related certifications or qualifications preferred
This is a sessional, full-time (100%) position, commencing August 24, 2026. The annual work period typically runs from late August through the end of April. Salary will be Pay Grade 3, $26.86 per hour in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been or are currently marginalized on any grounds, including those enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code. Selkirk College supports applicants with disabilities and will accommodate a candidate’s accessibility needs during the recruitment process in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code and the Accessible British Columbia Act. If you need any adjustments to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to accept a job offer. Permanent jobs are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unless otherwise stated in the posting. Candidates with a valid work permit may be eligible for temporary work over the duration of their work permit.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply with their chronological resume (along with cover letter and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) by end of day on the closing date.
