Skate Patrol (Contract, Part-Time)

Position Details

• Wage Rate: $17.60 per hour
• Classification: Contract, Part-Time
• Closing Date: 2026-09-18
• Department: Parks & Recreation
• Location: King

King Township is an idyllic countryside community of communities, proud of its rural, cultural, and agricultural heritage. We are respected for treasuring nature, encouraging a responsible economy, and celebrating our vibrant quality of life. As an organization, we are focused making life better in King, and enriching the lives of all those who live, work, and visit King Township by providing quality services and experiences.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Active Living & Aquatics, the Skate Patrol is responsible for the following:

• Provide a warm and welcoming greeting to all patrons, maintaining a positive attitude while communicating skating schedules, facility policies, and regulations.
• Verify that all participants have proper admission to the ice.
• Demonstrate and encourage safe skating etiquette by monitoring and controlling the flow and speed of skaters.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment at all times, including skates, a CSA-approved helmet, and a high-visibility vest.
• Set up and store ice sledges as required to ensure availability for public use.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as Township of King’s facility service standards and policies.
• Proper diffusion of escalated or emergency situations as outlined by departmental policies and procedure.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public, staff and other departments.
• Complete accurate documentation for all accidents and incidents.
• Address customer concerns independently when possible and escalate issues to the Lead Hand or Supervisor as needed.
• Exhibit strong skating skills, including the ability to skate forwards, backwards, perform crossovers, and execute stops confidently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant will possess:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12).
• Standard First Aid with CPR C, and WHIMS certification/training.
• Proficient skating abilities with a solid understanding of safe on-ice practices.
• Effective communication skills to address and resolve on-ice concerns.
• Capacity to stand and skate for extended periods in a cold environment.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate and guide the work of other departmental staff.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternatives and make recommendations to implement procedures and policies.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities. Easily accepts changes in task requirements.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).
• Required to submit a vulnerable sector screening to the Town.

Conditions of Employment

• Required to work in facilities within the Township of King.
• Required to have flexible hours (i.e. early morning/evening and/or weekends).
• Ability to provide own skates and helmet.
• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are requested to forward their resume to hr@king.ca by 4:30 pm on September 18, 2026 or to Human Resources at 2585 King Road, King City, Ontario, L7B 1A1.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Accommodation

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191/11 (IASR), and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Township of King will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Township Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.