Learn To Skate Instructor (Fall/Winter)

Req ID: 23456
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 20
Closing Date: 08/14/2023
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching group ice skating classes for participants ages 3 to adult. Groups range in size from 4-10 participants with the majority of the participants working on basic skating skills.
Evening and weekend hours are available at various arenas in Mississauga.
Tentative Locations:

• Huron Park Recreation Centre
• Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
• Iceland Arena
• Paul Coffey Arena (Malton Arena)
• Mississauga Valley CC
• Clarkson CC
• Meadowvale 4 Rinks
• Erin Mills Twin Arena

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Community Programs and the Lead Coach, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching basic to advanced skills through group lessons to participants ranging in age from 3 years to adult.

• Prepare weekly lesson plans for each group and be prepared to review lesson plans with the Lead Coach or Supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Group lesson sizes vary from 4 to 10 participants with classes varying in length from 30 to 50 minutes.
• Evaluate students progress and complete progress cards for each student in a testable program.
• Prepare and deliver lessons that are inclusive and meet the needs of all participants in the group.
• Ensure the continuing safety of all participants during lessons.
• Inspect participants skating equipment for proper fit and condition on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure that all participants are properly registered and recorded on the class list weekly.
• Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
• Inspect equipment used in the program on an ongoing basis to ensure that it is safe.
• Provide quality customer service to participants, parents and volunteers.

Skills And Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is an asset.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong leadership, organizational and planning skills.
• Must hold a valid HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification and is at the employees expense.
• Must be able to stand/skate for extended periods of time in a cold environment.
• Required to provide own skates and CSA approved hockey helmet or Wuevo Figure Skating Helmet.
• Must be prepared to work with children and adults.
• A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
• Minimum 15 years of age.
• Have the knowledge to teach and ability to perform the skills in the City of Mississauga Skating Program.
• Strong skills in verbal and written communication.
• Must hold a valid Emergency or Standard First Aid certificate with CPR B or C (Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross Society, St. John's Ambulance or the Canadian Ski Patrol) certification (must be recognized by WSIB). The award must be current during the employment period and is at the employees expense.
• Figure Skating, Hockey, Recreational skating lessons or Ringette experience.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $19.69 - $24.06
Hours of Work: up to 24 hours
Work Location: Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation Division , Aquatics, Therapeutic & Fitness
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.