Sports and Recreation Junior Generalist

Job description

Position Title: Sports and Recreation Junior Generalist (Summer Student)
Employer: Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke – Sports and Recreation Unit
Location: Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory
Duration:

• Two (2) positions: June 23 – August 15, 2025 (8 weeks)

• Two (2) positions: June 16 – August 15, 2025 (9 weeks)
  Status: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
  Salary: $16.25/hour (KSSEP High School Rate – Level B)
  Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (30 hours/week)
  Application Deadline: May 9, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.

Job Summary

Join the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s Sports and Recreation team this summer! As a Sports and Recreation Junior Generalist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of community recreational facilities including the Kahnawà:ke Beach, Mini Putt, parks, and the Sports Complex. You will also help with facility maintenance, concession services, and visitor safety. This is an excellent opportunity to gain work experience in community service, facility management, and customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist visitors at the Kahnawà:ke Beach and Mini Putt

• Ensure safety protocols and emergency procedures are followed

• Handle concession sales and maintain sales logs

• Maintain and sanitize recreational equipment and facilities

• Perform daily maintenance: mowing, watering, seeding, raking, and landscaping

• Support the opening/closing of seasonal sports facilities

• Assist in inspections and safety checks of playgrounds and fields

• Record shift logs and report incidents appropriately

• Deliver basic recreation activities or demonstrations (e.g., ping pong, mini golf)

• Practice and promote a safe, respectful, and clean working environment

Required experience and qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the 2025 Tewatohnhi’saktha KSSEP Program

• Must be a student currently enrolled in high school, CEGEP, or university and returning in fall 2025

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required

• Knowledge of water safety and basic rescue skills

• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions

• Must be physically able to lift/move up to 25 pounds

Skills & Assets

• Strong sense of responsibility and work ethic

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Ability to act quickly in safety-related situations

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• Familiarity with Kanien’kéha and/or French is an asset

• Interest in learning the Kanien’kéha language is encouraged

How to Apply

Submit the following documents in PDF format via email to:
📧 Applications@mck.ca
📄 Applicant Checklist
📝 Letter of Intent
📄 Resume
✔️ Must be registered with Tewatohnhi’saktha KSSEP 2025

Attention: Dawn Stacey, Manager of Recruitment & Staffing

🕓 Deadline: May 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

🔗 For more details and required forms, visit: www.kahnawake.com/jobs

Additional Notes

• Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered

• Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants

• Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

• Please use PDF format when submitting documents; other formats may be blocked

Why Join Us?

Be a part of a vibrant team supporting the well-being of the Kahnawà:ke community through sports, recreation, and cultural pride. Develop new skills, gain valuable work experience, and help make a positive impact this summer!

Job posting period

Until 2025-05-09 at 16:00