Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in the instruction of the Recreation Division Sports Programs and conducting a high energy program that meets the program outlines and HIGH FIVE® principles. Instructors will be responsible for teaching each sport, show aptitude for understanding the different approaches required to teach different age groups (i.e. preschool vs. adult participants) and will work with volunteers.

Please note: This posting will be used to fill various vacancies over the coming months and therefore interviews will be offered when required. The recruitment of these positions is dependent on available vacancies and business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible to assist in the delivery and operations of a comprehensive recreation program, as developed by Recreation Division to meet the needs of all participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating leisure activities.
• Support the objectives and philosophies of the specific sport program through quality instruction and excellent public and staff relations.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate the program.
• Accurate completion of administrative duties (i.e. daily attendance; facility checks, equipment inventory).
• Provide participants with instruction and supervision while effectively ensuring the safety of all participants.
• Conduct safety checks of program equipment and facility space.
• Adhere to all program policies and standards as they relate to program content and delivery.
• Effectively provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to participants, parents, volunteers and co-workers.
• Effectively and in a timely manner communicate any issues/ information that could impact the quality and safe delivery of the program to the manager on duty or your direct supervisor.
• Perform emergency procedures as required.
• Being able to incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
• Complete all mandatory online e-Learning modules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 15 years of age by the start date
• Minimum of one year experience coaching or instructing the required sport.
• Coaching certification is considered an asset.
• Emergency or Standard First Aid & CPR B or C certification (or higher) from a WSIB approved provider.
• HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
• Candidate will have the ability to perform and teach to different levels of participants and demonstrate strong leadership and organizations skills.
• Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Level III - Vulnerable Sector  Check from a Police unit that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga.