The School of Community Government
Recreation Facility Operator
This program is designed to maximize the lifespan of recreation facilities in the NWT by ensuring safe and effective operation, maintenance and management of existing and future facilities though the training of competent recreation facility personnel. The program is based on the occupational standards developed for facility operators.
What will I learn?
Training to ensure the NWT recreation facilities are operated and maintained effectively.
Program Outline
This program currently consists of 18 courses offered as part of the Recreation Facility Operation Program:
- Risk Management
- Operations Management
- Custodial Care
- Arena Tech Level I
- Arena Tech Level II
- Ice Resurfacers
- Curling Ice Maintenance
- Pool Operator Level I
- Pool Operator Level II
- Parks and Sportsfields Level I
- Parks and Sportsfields Level II
- Basic Trade Skills I
- Basic Trade Skills II
- Heating and Ventilation
- Energy Management
- Site and Structural Maintenance
- Preventative Maintenance Planning
- Concessions Operations
What are objectives of the Recreation Facility Operation Program?
- Enhancement of present skills.
- Encouragement of quality standards.
- Standardization of training related to occupational standards.
- Framework of job duties.
- Proactive mode of operation.
- A northern training vehicle.
- Acknowledgement of competency levels.
- A positive attitude towards professional development.
- Networking between facility operators.
- A spirit of professionalism.
Course Descriptions:
Risk Management – 2 Days
Understand the importance of a solid Risk Management program for their facilities. Basic preparation and implementation of a life-cycle document.
Operations Management - 3 Days
Instruction in administration and supervisory practices including: work planning, employee supervision, office administration, inventory control and cash handling.
Custodial Care - 3 Days
Instruction in positive custodial attitudes, technical and practical information, scheduling, standards and safety.
Arena Tech Level I – 2 Days
Instruction and practical sessions in the making, marking, painting and maintenance of natural and artificial ice.
Arena Tech Level II – 4 Days
Instruction in advanced refrigeration theory, maintenance and troubleshooting facility operations, staff scheduling, safety and customer service.
Ice Resurfacers - 1 Day
Self propelled and tractor mounted ice resurfacer operation and maintenance. This course includes flood carts, ice edges and other related ice making equipment.
Curling Ice Maintenance – 3 Days
Ice making, ice maintenance, stone care and equipment.
Pool Operation Level I – 2 Days
Instruction and practical sessions in swimming pool operations. Topics include water circulation/filtration, disinfections and water balancing.
Pool Operation Level II – 4 Days
Advanced principles in swimming pool operations. Topics include filtration, circulation, advanced chemistry and water balancing, hot water pools and trouble shooting.
Parks and Sports Fields Level I – 2 Days
Practical experience in play space planning, design considerations, material selection and safety. Instruction in maintenance of playgrounds, sports fields and parks. Topics include playgrounds, ball fields, trails and waterfronts.
Parks and Sports Fields Level II – 2 Days
Under Development.
Basic Trade Skills I - 6 Days
Practical training in basic carpentry, dry walling and painting. Content includes reading plans, construction from a plan and the proper and safe use of hand and power tools. Community projects will also be completed.
Basic Trade Skills II - 8 Days
Practical Training in the operation and maintenance of plumbing and minor electrical systems. This course is a basic introduction and will not include skills beyond the limits allowed for a facility operator.
Heating and Air Ventilation Systems - 7 Days
Detailed instruction and practical sessions on the operation and maintenance of heating and air ventilation systems. Boilers are covered in detail in this course. Instruction in forced air furnaces can be offered upon request.
Energy Management - 2 Days
Instruction on developing an energy management system with discussions on actual costs, cost saving measures and practical experience in conservation methods.
Site and Structural Maintenance - 3 Days
Care and maintenance of building sites and structures including inspection, maintenance, weathering and landscaping.
Preventive Maintenance Planning - 3 Days
The theory of preventive maintenance planning and instruction on how to set up a manual and log book to ensure efficient operation.
Concession Operations - 2 Days
Instruction in the operation of concessions including: inventory, cash handling, bulk orders and rules of operation.
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