Skate Instructor Jobs

JOB TITLE: Skate Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Part-time, seasonal and temporary

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 23

HOURS OF WORK: variable hours; 24 hours a week

LOCATION: UNDEFINED

HOURLY RATE: $16.75

POSTING DATE: May 17, 2023

CLOSING DATE: September 19, 2023

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Skate Head Coach / Recreation Programmer / Recreation Coordinator, instructors are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a high quality program that is stimulating, safe and enjoyable for all participants. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of participants at all times.

• Communicate with participants in regards to lesson opportunities and accident prevention
• Supervise program participants and ensure their safety both on and off ice
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, care of tools and equipment
• Keep current with industry trends and new class formats
• Supervise participants and maintain complete vigilance to minimize risk, and be ready to respond at all times
• Maintain understanding of department programs and services
• Address and resolve complaints and on-ice issues
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. Attendance and incident/accident reports)
• Ensure all participants are equipped with proper personal protective equipment (e.g. helmet) when required
• Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging participants
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
• Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating skating lessons for all levels of participants
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintain facility, grounds, equipment and amenities (e.g. pick litter, snow/ice removal, windows and doors, clean washrooms, change rooms, empty garbage)
• Supervise and mentor volunteers and assistants
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
• Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
• Attend meetings/training as required

Selection Criteria

• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• Minimum 15 years of age
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, considered an asset
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.
• Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)
• Successful completion of the Brampton Learn to Skate Instructors Course within 1 month of date of hire
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by September 19, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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