PANTHER ACADEMY – OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Competition Number:
49S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS AND RECREATION
Position:
PANTHER ACADEMY – OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 40 hours per week
Salary:

$17.05 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

June 10 – August 30, 2024

The Athletics & Recreation Department requires an Operations Assistant for Panther Academy Summer Camps to conduct all administrative duties and work directly with the Coordinator, Sales & Panther Academy.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Under the guidance of the Coordinator of Sales & Panther Academy, the successful candidate(s) will conduct all administrative processes including:

  • Process payments and registrations; handle the logistics of daily camp operations; responsible for all purchasing of equipment/supplies
  • Update Panther Academy website; develop policies and procedures
  • Will be primary point of contact for all registration inquiries
  • Assist with staff training/orientation sessions and staff meetings
  • The successful candidate will have effective business and customer service skills and will be responsible for submitting weekly reports to the Coordinator, Sales & Panther Academy

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Previous experience working with children or working in a camp setting
  • A background in administration work
  • Experience handling large sums of money and preparing cash deposits
  • Experience in a supervisory role
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to communicate and be assertive
  • Enthusiastic, outgoing, friendly and courteous personality
  • Ability to relate positively to staff, campers and parents
  • Adapt easily to unexpected circumstances and additional duties
  • At least one year of post-secondary education is required along with a Criminal Record Check upon hiring

 

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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