Park & Sports Field Attendant 2026
Seasonal Role, Township of McNab/Braeside Parks & Recreation Department
Position Overview: The Park & Sports Field Attendant is responsible for ensuring that softball fields are properly prepared for games and events. This includes field lining, grooming, and general upkeep to maintain safe and high-quality playing conditions, in addition to maintaining other properties as needed. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working outdoors in a physically active role.
About the Township of McNab/Braeside: McNab/Braeside is home to a variety of parks, beaches, trails, sports fields, and recreational facilities. We take pride in maintaining these public spaces for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all who use our outdoor spaces.
| Start Date | April 27, 2026 |
| End Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Hours | 35 hours / week |
| Rate of Pay | $17.60 - $23.26 |
| Location | Municipal Recreation Facilities throughout the Township |
Duties:
• Mark accurate baselines, batter’s boxes, and foul lines before games
• Place bases at proper distances and ensure they are secure
• Drag and groom infields to maintain smooth, level playing surfaces
• Remove debris from the infield and outfield to ensure a safe playing surface
• Perform grass cutting and general landscaping duties
• Ensure facilities are clean and well maintained
• Empty garbage bins, clean washrooms and restock supplies
• Provide support for community events including set-up and tear-down
• Keep workshop, tools and supplies organized
• Other duties as assigned
Skills/ Abilities/ Work Demands:
• Knowledge of various softball diamond layouts (i.e.-Ball, ladies’ ball, fastball, slo-pitch)
• Demonstrate aptitude to operate light duty vehicles and small tools and equipment
• Reliable and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form in a professional manner
• Capacity to prioritize tasks
• Works well within a large team, yet requires minimal supervision
• Critical thinking skills with an ability to develop effective solutions
• Ability to lift and adjust heavy equipment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and split shifts as required
• Moderate computer skills (email, search web browser)
• Previous experience in maintenance, sports field preparation or landscaping is
considered an asset
Job Requirements:
• Valid class “G” license and satisfactory driving record
• Personal vehicle
Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence, clearly marked quoting “Seasonal Park Attendant”, no later than March 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to:
Mandy Cannon, Interim CAO/Clerk by emailing mcannon@mcnabbraeside.com
Drop off or mail: Township of McNab/Braeside, 2473 Russett Drive, Arnprior, ON K7S 3G8
The Township of McNab/Braeside is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.