YNCU CURLING CENTRE

The 2025/2026 Curling Season information will be coming shortly.

Pickle Ball is coming to the YNCU Curling Centre!  We have some job opportunities:

Job Posting: Facility Assistants – Pickleball

Hiring: 2 Full time, 2 Part time

Posting Date: May 22, 2025

Soo Curlers Association is recruiting highly motivated individuals to seasonal positions of Facility Assistants – Pickleball. Reporting to the General Manager, the Facility Assistants will represent Soo Curlers Association with the highest level of professionalism and be part of a team who will provide outstanding service to our members and public patrons.

The Soo Curlers Association (est. 1944) operates out of the YNCU Curling Centre, offering curling and pickleball league play to members, and programs to learn the sports. The facility is open to the public, providing hospitality services with bar, restaurant, banquet facilities and facility ice / court rentals.

The seasonal positions are for the period of June to September. Employees will rotate through day shifts (6:30 am – 2:30 pm) and evening shifts (2:30 – 10:30 pm), Monday to Sunday. Part time positions will average 8-16 hrs per week. Hourly wages will be paid bi-weekly.

The successful candidate is an individual who will:

• be punctual and reliable
• have effective verbal communication skills
• be highly motivated and a self-starter
• have the ability to multi-task, and work effectively in a fast paced, high-volume operation
• have experience with and a strong knowledge about pickleball, court maintenance and equipment
• have experience with cleaning / custodial duties
• have a positive, professional, and enthusiastic demeanor

Specifically, the Facility Assistants – Pickleball will be responsible to:

• assist the General Manager with maintenance and care of the pickleball surfaces as well as related duties
• assist with the daily cleaning duties of the facility as well as other duties assigned by the Supervisor (eg. clean bathrooms and restock supplies, vacuum, empty garbage and recycling cans, clean windows)
• staff the Pro Shop and support members and guests with purchases; be familiar with operating procedures (eg. Point of Sale system, equipment)
• maintain a professional and courteous rapport with members, guests, employees, suppliers, and management.
• Respond/resolve any member/guest service issues promptly; document any issues and report to the Supervisor
• maintain the scheduled pickleball courts and ensure that these are kept to the assigned time frames (1 or 2 hour blocks)

Minimum Qualifications:

• physical ability to perform the expectations of the job (eg. full range of motion and mobility including ability to push, lift, and pull equipment)
• experience playing the sport of pickleball and knowledge of pickleball would be considered an asset
• experience working in a related industry (eg. retail, custodian)

Experience:

• resourceful and independent, but able to work effectively within a team-oriented environment
• customer service focused
• demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, including the ability to problem solve and resolve conflict
• effective time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• excellent verbal communication skill
• proficient use of computer technology; will be required to learn and use club specific applications

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle to travel or have arrangements for travel to and from work.
• Able to work all shifts, including weekends and evenings, as required.

Posting Closing Date: June 8, 2025 (revised)

Please email resume / cover letter outlining qualifications and experience to:

General Manager, at gmsoocurlers@shaw.ca

by the closing date. No phone calls please.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Employees may be requested to obtain a Police / Vulnerable Sector Check prior to hire.