Why Guelph
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
Position Overview
We are currently accepting resumes for part-time Skate Patrol. This position will be responsible for ensuring facility policies, procedures and regulations are maintained during public skates at various recreations facilities, ensuring the safety and well-being of patrons.
Hours of work
This is a part-time position scheduled up to 20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, including December Holiday Break and March Break. Skates are located at Victoria Road Recreation Centre and West End Community Centre. The skate season runs from September 2025 to end of March 2026.
Key duties and responsibilities
Greet all patrons in a welcoming and friendly manner, maintain a positive attitude and communicate with the public regarding skating schedules, facility policies and regulations
Checking for proper admission to ice
Model proper and safe skating etiquette, including controlling the flow and speed of skaters
Wear proper protective equipment- skates, CSA approved helmet, and provided high visibility vest
Make ice sledges available for public use if required (move in and out of storage when needed)
Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adhere to all City of Guelph and facility service standards and policies
Ensuring proper documentation is completed for all accidents and incidents
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and requirements
Strong skating skills and knowledge of safe on ice practices
Strong verbal skills to resolve and address any on ice issues
Ability to stand/skate for extended periods of time in a cold environment
Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and organizational skills
Standard First Aid with CPR C
A satisfactory Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check is required at time of offer
Ability to provide own skates and helmet
Must be minimum 16 years of age
Rate of Pay$17.53 per hour (under review)
How to applyQualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Sunday, September 21, 2025 Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.
For more information about some of the programs we are hiring for, please reference programs listed in adult section in the Guelph Community Guide at guelph.ca/recreation
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
