Job Description
Multiple part-time contract Child and Youth Instructors
The Child & Youth Programming team is currently seeking contract Sports Instructors (Basketball, Soccer, Badminton, Skating, etc.) and contract Early Childhood Development Instructors (Outdoor Kindergarten, etc.) to be added to our contact list and fill vacant evening and weekend positions for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 session. Some programs will start as early as August 2025.
As a Contract Child and Youth Program Instructor, you will work on a part-time, contract basis, and once added to our contact list you will be notified of all future instructing opportunities throughout the year.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver high quality recreational classes for up to 20 participants in a safe and positive environment
• Develop and implement creative, age-appropriate lesson plans with progressions and adaptations based on skill level and abilities
• Incorporate physical literacy and fundamental movement skills into weekly classes
• Interact with parents, handle all forms and paperwork and ensure overall participant safety
• Collaborate and positively interact with the Child & Youth Programming Team
• Equipment management including pick up/drop off, setup/takedown of program area and equipment safety assessments
To be successful you will have:
• Positive, proven leadership and team-building skills
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality and cooperation
• Proven time management skills and possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments and demands
• Proof of First Aid and CPR Certification
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
What you bring:
• Completion or enrollment in a related post-secondary program including Recreation, Physical Education or Kinesiology is preferred
• Sport specific coaching and/or instructing experience is highly desired
• Experience working with children ages 4 to 15 years
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development is an asset (must obtain within 6 months of signing first contract)
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is an asset
