The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) is looking for a summer Program Assistant – Education.
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is a progressive not-for-profit mid-sized NGO museum located in Regina. The SSHF is proud to be a truly accessible attraction in the province’s capital. Our donation-by-admission structure, proximity to bus stops, and interactive exhibits that can adapt to a variety of needs, allow children and families from all backgrounds and abilities to learn about the benefits of sport.
Our Creating Active Champions facilitated summer program provides children and their caretakers with fun, affordable opportunities for activity and learning.
The focus of the program is to let the participants excel at their own pace while building self-esteem and positive mental health as they learn through play, experience the joy of having fun and make new friends. After the program is completed, participants will have increased physical literacy and leave with low- to no-cost ways to stay active and have fun while also learning a little about the great sport history of Saskatchewan.
The SSHF is looking for energetic, outgoing applicants to deliver and facilitated this program.
Job Details:
In conjunction with the Education Coordinator, the Program Assistant will:
- Assist with the development and delivery of our summer education program, Creating Active Champions, to children 5-12 years of age through in-person and outreach activations.
- To assist with the expansion of new in-house programs and/or education programming related to current and planned exhibits through research, identification and organization of program content.
- Assist with off-site activations and programming as required.
Funded through Canada Summer Jobs, this position begins on June 24, 2024, and concludes on August 16, 2024. The hourly salary is $17.00.
Qualifications/Skills:
Preferred Current Field of Study:
- Education
- Museum Studies
- Experience or interest in education and working with young children is required
- Strong communication (presentation and inter-personal) skills are required
- Ability to work independently & as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of basic museum practices and/or an interest in Saskatchewan sport history would be beneficial
- Valid vulnerable sector police check must be provided
Resumé:
A resumé with three references should be forwarded to:
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum – Attn: Education Coordinator
2205 Victoria Avenue
Regina, SK
S4P 0S4
Resumés are also accepted via e-mail to: [email protected] Please use Subject Title – Canada Summer Jobs Employment.
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is committed to employment accessibility and equity. We encourage members from equity-deserving groups and communities to apply. This includes persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.
Deadline for applications to be received is Friday, May 10, 2024.