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Recreation Attendant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Training commences end of June 2024.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Recreation Attendant
Position Summary
The Recreation Attendant delivers Intramural, League and Recreation Activities and other Community Recreation programs as directed by supervisor.

This position is responsible for overseeing activities and the safety of all participants during events. The Recreation Attendant will provide activity and event support for recreation programs.
Position Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Recreation Attendant:
  • Conducts sport programs in a professional and organized manner.
  • Provides game play rosters and reporting as necessary. 
  • Provides timeclock and score keeping when needed.
  • Completes pre and post event set up and take down as needed.
  • Leads the implementation and execution of Intramural Sports programming including event set up, oversight and execution.
  • Performs other similar duties as required.
  • Oversees games and conducts games and self in a manner that helps create a positive experience for all involved.


Health & Safety:
  • Responsible for filing, damaged equipment tracking and other related administrative tasks.
  • Ensures safety of all participants and assume responsibility for the Health and Safety of all participants through their awareness, proactivity, and response to a wide variety of situations in the Centre as per Red Deer Polytechnic Emergency Response Plan.
  • Demonstrate safe work practices by completing workplace inspections, participating in facility fire and emergency evacuation drills, and ensuring safe work practices at the Centre as per Red Deer Polytechnic Emergency Response Plan.
  • Activate emergency procedures as needed or directed by their supervisor.
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent to about 12 years of schooling.
  • Experience in customer service is an asset with interest and some knowledge in sport.
  • Knowledge of RDP environment and sports is preferred.
  • Must be knowledgeable about the rules and regulation of the sport.
  • Acts responsibly, fairly, and professionally in referee duties.
  • Familiar with rules and regulations of the sport you are officiating.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 6 to 12 months experience in related field.
Salary or Hourly? Hourly
Salary $17.98 per hour
Benefits and Compensation Information
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number 2024-A-046
Employment Type Term-Certain Part-Time
Number of Vacancies 5
Desired Start Date 07/01/2024
Position End Date (if term-certain) 06/30/2025
FTE Variable
Hours of Work Variable hours including evenings and weekends.
Open Date 05/01/2024
Close Date 05/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Note to Applicant
To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code.

To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Training commences end of June 2024.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you available to work evenings and weekends?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Occassionally
  2. * Do you hold a valid CPR Certificate?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. References Names and Contact Information
Optional Documents