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Student and Campus Life Programmer

Reporting to the Department Head, Athletics and Recreation, and utilizing a service excellence approach, this position provides services and support for student and campus life including sports, recreation, student activities, health and wellness and gymnasium facilities in Nelson.

Location
Nelson
Department
Student Services
Subdepartment
Athletics and Recreation
Employee Group
PPWC
Recruitment Type
Internal / External
Appointment Type
Regular
FTE
100
Hrs / Week
0
Desired Start Date
31/08/2026
Closing Date
27/08/2026
Competition #
16123

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs sports, fitness, recreation and wellness programming services including:
    • Planning, implementing and coordinating related activities for students, staff and the community;
    • Engaging with the Healthy Campus online community and other similar organizations for the purpose of bringing resources and ideas to Selkirk student life initiatives;
    • Receiving registration fees and maintaining related records;
    • Providing guidance in the use of sports and recreation equipment;
    • Coordinating and scheduling work‐study students;
    • Providing necessary training contributing to the promotion of all related activities; and,
    • Coordinating, scheduling and assisting with hiring fitness instructors
  • Performs sports and recreation facility services including:
    • Providing front counter services including registrations, equipment lending, POS transactions and locker rentals – all within the exceptional service philosophy;
    • Maintaining related records and files including memberships, statistics and inventory;
    • Generate revenue reports and process petty cash;
    • Setting up, taking down and cleaning sports equipment as required;
    • Maintaining and repairing equipment to be serviceable and safe;
    • Scheduling and coordinating maintenance of equipment when required;
    • Ensuring equipment is properly stored and recorded;
    • Providing first aid treatment as required;
  • Performs student life services including:
    • Contributing to the Student Experience Team and executing related activities and initiatives;
    • Assisting with the facilitation of student clubs;
    • Assisting with the development and facilitation of student leadership initiatives;
    • Engaging with students on an ongoing basis to be informed on what is important to students and where opportunities exist to enhance the student experience at Selkirk College; and,
    • Executing assigned roles for Get Connected.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Physical ability to perform job duties
  • Excellent organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Able to work comfortably and effectively with other College systems and applications including online help tickets and room bookings

Education and Experience

  • Completion of a two‐year post‐secondary program in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology and/or Recreation (or related two‐year credential).
  • Minimum one‐year related experience
  • First Aid Level I
  • Valid Class 5 drivers’ license

This is a regular, full-time position (35 hrs/week), commencing August 31, 2026. Salary will be Pay Grade 6, $30.76 per hour in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.

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