Sleepover Facilitator
Department: Programming & Experience - Education
Position Type: Seasonal/Casual
Hourly Rate: $16.50
Contract Start Date: September 10, 2024
Hours: Hours vary based on operational requirements
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements where no one day is similar
- Working in a beautiful park setting
- Free entrance to the Park, including to our many public special events
- Employee discounts on food and retail items and free parking
Who We Are:
Heritage Park is Canada's largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The Park features historical buildings, costumed interpreters, working antiques, and various exhibits that provide insight into the region's past.
Job Overview:
Under the direction of the Education Program Specialist, the Sleepover Facilitator acts as a host and delivers programming to visiting youth groups (ages 6-18) that are participating in one-night sleepovers on Friday or Saturday evenings from September to June.
Responsibilities:
Sleepover Facilitation
- Supervise youth groups and their adult group leaders (such as Girl Guides and Scout groups) during evening and overnight stays in Burns Barn or Innovation Crossing, ensuring their safety, well-being, and adherence to rules and guidelines
- Conduct regular checks of sleeping areas, facilities, and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment
- Plan and facilitate evening and nighttime activities, including games, storytelling etc.
- Be prepared to respond to emergencies or medical situations that may arise during sleepover activities, following protocols and procedures for emergency response
- Provide an exceptional visitor experience through friendly and courteous interactions with guests, staff, and volunteers, using polite greetings, actively acknowledging guests, and handling situations positively
- Create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors with a customer-focused approach, providing courteous and friendly answers to inquiries and valuable information to enhance the overall visitor experience
- Perform other duties as required
- Contribute to inspiring and immersive experiences at the Park through your roles and responsibilities by engaging in Heritage Park initiatives that align with the overall mission and vision of the Park
- Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety by complying with Heritage Park's Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS), following safe work practices, reporting work-related incidents, injuries and hazards, participating in employer training, and adhering policies including the Code of Conduct and the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy
- Actively support a positive work environment by creating an atmosphere of inclusion, engagement and fulfillment in line with Heritage Park values
- Demonstrate responsible stewardship of our people, collections and financial assets by ensuring that they are handled with integrity, sustainability, and a focus on long-term benefits for the organization and its stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
- Experience working in a camp or teaching environment is preferred
- Prior experience working with children including children with disabilities or special needs is considered an asset
- Interest in and knowledge of the history of Western Canada is considered an asset
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification is required; preference is given to those already certified, but training is provided by the Park
- Must be enthusiastic and enjoy working with in this setting
- Demonstrate responsible leadership skills as well as organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills in a client-faced setting
- All successful candidates must be over the age of 18 and will be required to go through a Police Information Check as a condition of employment.
Special Clothing and Equipment:
- Appropriate costuming and safety equipment will be provided by Heritage Park; and
- Footwear, as designated by the Heritage Park Costume Department, will be provided by the employee.
Special Working Conditions:
- The position will be exposed to weather extremes and will work both indoors and outdoors; and
- This position is physically demanding, and the incumbent must have the ability to lift heavy items, stand for long periods of time and walk throughout the Park for extended periods
Hours of Work:
- Hours will vary depending on sleepover schedules;
- Evenings and overnights will be required.
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