Job Description

About us

With our Mission of being a gathering place providing excellence in sport and recreation for everyone, Dakota Community Centre is one of the largest and most successful community centre operations in the City of Winnipeg. Serving nearly 12,000 households in South St. Vital for more than 30 years, Dakota CC offers a broad range of sport, recreation and social programs for catchment area members and beyond. Our facility features the Jonathan Toews Sportsplex, which includes a twin ice pad, gymnasium, office space and our newly renovated event centre and a 60,000 sq.ft. multi-purpose Fieldhouse which features an indoor track, hardwood floor gymnasium and other amenities.

Responsibilities

As the Event coordinator, and working in collaboration with the Manager, Business Development & Admin, you will provide leadership in the planning, coordinating and execution of events. This will include hiring, training, scheduling and coordinating event staff as appropriate.

This role is key in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all external events at DCC during the evening and weekend hours and is a key liaison between the facility and its visitors, ensuring a positive experience for all.

Responsible for the successful delivery on external events at DCC by providing coordination, communication, supervision and support for external events at DCC. In this role you would communicate with all clients, facility staff, event staff and partners to ensure that all needs are met and all events are successful and profitable to DCC.

Serve as the point of contact between DCC, external groups,event partners and vendors as required to ensure that DCC and client needs are met.

Primary contact for front line staff and volunteers for any issues related to external events in the facility and to ensure that health and safety regulations are strictly observed by all staff working during set-up for events and event day.

Assists Manager in developing policies, procedures and training documents.

Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in all facility spaces, ensuring they are ready for use by various groups.

Report any equipment or facility maintenance issues promptly as required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Schedule:

Evening shift Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-05