Assistant Instructor (Sports)

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Instructor for Sports to join their Recreation and Culture Services team. This casual part-time role involves supporting instructors in delivering engaging sports programs and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to community engagement. With a focus on personal awareness and teamwork, this position offers a chance to contribute to vibrant community recreation initiatives. Join a team dedicated to fostering healthy and active lifestyles in Barrie!

Benefits

OMERS Primary Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Discounted Fitness Memberships

Discounted Transit Passes

Access to Perkopolis Perks Program

Qualifications

• Must obtain HIGH FIVE Certificate within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in leadership or organized sports is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support instructors in delivering recreation sports programs.
• Assist with running drills and ensuring participant safety.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Public Relations

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Ability to Work Evenings and Weekends

Education

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate

Standard First Aid Certification

CPR Level C Certification

AED Certification

Job description

Job Type: Casual Part-time, up to 10 Months, Non-Union

Salary Range: $17.34 to $20.00 per hour

Location: Barrie, ON - Onsite (see below for more details)

Posted: Friday, March 14, 2025

The Opportunity

Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active, and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Programmer, and reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Assistant Instructor - Sports (PT) position is responsible for supporting Instructors in the delivery of recreation sports programs. Specifically, this position provides hands-on assistance with running drills or activities. Overall, this position plays an integral role in supporting the delivery of comprehensive and enjoyable recreation sports programs and ensures the safety and well-being of program participants.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing, and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate from HIGH FIVE National within three (3) months of hire
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership, volunteer, and/or organized sport capacity

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
• Demonstrated ability in the specific program activity being taught; including the ability to demonstrate/participate in the activity for the duration of a class session
• Basic oral and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, as required

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check *

*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Work Term: 10 Months – March 2025 to December 2025

Location: Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive, Barrie), East Bayfield Community Centre (80 Livingstone Street East, Barrie), Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue, Barrie)

Hours: The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand

Wage: This is a casual part-time non-union position with the following 2024 pay range:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $17.34 to $20.00

What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.