Specialized Instructor - Sports

Position Details

• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Closing Date: October 30, 2026
• Hours of Work: Approximately 1-3 hours per week
• Location: Oakville
• Department: Parks & Recreation
• Posting Date: August 14, 2026

Job Responsibilities

As a Specialized Instructor – Sport, you will be conducting comprehensive programs for volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, floor hockey, badminton, archery or basketball to meet the needs of all registered adult and youth and/or child participants. You will also be expected to act as a knowledgeable resource to participants and their families and ensure that instruction is conducted in a safe environment that encourages participation and personal development.

You will also be required to:

• Arrive at your program site in time to properly prepare, set up and start the program according to schedule.
• Follow a lesson plan and provide ongoing evaluation of an individual’s progression
• Follow the class format and content as required
• Ensure on-site safety of participants
• Deliver exceptional customer service (including welcoming, conduct and communication) to all participants
• Conduct Program Administration (attendance tracking, registration update, incident reports as required)
• Work cooperatively with other instructors and youth volunteers
• Notify the Recreation Coordinator/Fitness of any problems and/or recommendations regarding participants, courts or facilities, which may affect the program
• Attend staff meetings as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment.
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification is a requirement
• Proven experience with children, youth and adults
• Coaching Certification and/or rep playing experience is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability in volleyball, soccer, tennis, hockey, floor hockey, badminton, archery, basketball or pickleball required
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Access to reliable transportation
• Requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates under 18 at time of hire need only provide a criminal record check.

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This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.