Child and Youth Programs Contract Instructor

The Child & Youth Programming team is currently seeking contract Sports Instructors (Skating, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Floor Hockey, etc.) and contract Early Childhood Development Instructors to be added to our contact list and fill vacant evening and weekend positions for the Fall 2026 session. 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. This posting is for multiple contract positions Key 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 Qualifications & Skills: * 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 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 Conditions of Employment: * Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check * Current First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification * Ability to lift 20lbs. and supply totes as part of the job duties and stand for extended periods

The instructor will deliver high-quality recreational classes for children and youth while ensuring participant safety and positive engagement. Responsibilities also include developing age-appropriate lesson plans and managing program equipment.

Candidates should have experience working with children and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A valid First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check are required.

• Gestion du tempsSouhaitée
• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée
• LeadershipSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Leadership
• Team-building
• Time management
• Customer service
• Communication
• Coaching
• Instruction
• Safety management
• Lesson planning
• Physical literacy
• Equipment management
• Parent Communication
• Lifting Ability
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Working With Children
• Management
• Child Development
• Developmental Psychology
• Customer Service
• Cooperation
• Lesson Planning
• Time Management
• Team Building
• Instructing

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Social Services
• Child and Youth Program Assistant
• Self-Enrichment Teacher
• Teaching Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Self-Enrichment Teachers

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine