Curling Instructor

The Glencoe Club; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Delicious employee meals

Employee referral program

Employee recognition programs

Training and development opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Glencoe Club in Calgary is seeking part-time Curling Instructors for the 2026/2027 Fall and Winter seasons. In this role you will deliver engaging curling programs, provide guidance, and ensure safety and quality in lessons.

You will work with a team of instructors under the Curling Director, delivering Junior Curling and Getting Started programs, and private lessons, while maintaining equipment and communication with members. A background in curling and coaching is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in curling with knowledge of rules, techniques, and equipment.
• Coaching or instructing experience with groups in a recreational or sports setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage participants of different ages and skill levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to deliver exceptional service to members.
• Experience delivering fun activities while upholding high ethical standards.
• Patience with young members.
• First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and instruction excellence to members and guests through delivery of high-quality programs including Junior Curling and Getting Started programs, and private lessons.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to participants to help improve their technique.
• Assist in planning and coordinating curling lessons, drills, and practice sessions; ensure timely communication between members, staff and team.
• Monitor participant safety and enforce facility rules and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Curling team to improve program content and delivery.
• Ensure equipment and curling areas are maintained and set up before and after sessions.
• Comply with Glencoe Health and Safety standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Curling experience

Coaching

Communication skills

Teamwork

First Aid/CPR asset

Job description

The Glencoe Club
636-29 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2S0P1, CAN

Description

The Glencoe Club is a private, family-oriented sports and social club located in the Elbow Park neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta. Our members can train and play in our leading edge sports and recreation facilities; grow and excel in our vast array of programs; enjoy our specialist services; dine in our first-class restaurants; and create life long memories with family and friends.

If you are genuinely passionate about our vision to be our members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do, have a proven track record for creating exceptional experiences through your interactions and champion our values of respect, wellness, integrity, relationships, caring and innovation we want to hear from you.

We are seeking part-time Curling Instructors to join our Curling team for the 2026/2027 Fall and Winter Seasons. As a Curling Instructor, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging recreational programs that introduce participants to the fundamentals of curling while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced instructors and contribute to a growing community of curling enthusiasts at the Glencoe Club. If you are passionate about curling and eager to help others develop their skills in a fun, supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide service and instruction excellence to members and guests through the delivery of high-quality programs, activities and services including our ‘Junior Curling’ and ‘Getting Started’ programs, and private lessons
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to participants to help improve their technique and understanding of the game
• Assist in the planning and coordination of curling lessons, drills, and practice sessions and help to ensure timely and effective communication between members, staff and your team
• Monitor participant safety and enforce facility rules and guidelines
• Actively collaborate with the Curling team to continuously improve program content and delivery
• Ensure all equipment and curling areas are properly maintained and set up before and after sessions
• Ensure compliance with all Glencoe Health and Safety standards and the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety regulations

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in curling including a strong knowledge of rules, techniques, and equipment
• Previous experience in coaching, instructing, or working with groups in a recreational or sports setting is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage participants of different ages and skill sets
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, to execute exceptional service to our members
• Experience in delivering fun and engaging activities while demonstrating high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity
• Patience with young members
• First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset

Why choose us:

• An inclusive and diverse working environment highlighted by creativity and collaboration, featuring top industry leaders
• Numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth including training and development
• Delicious, fulsome employee meals prepared daily
• Employee referral program that rewards the additional talent you bring
• Numerous employee recognition programs to reward you for your incredible efforts

These are Seasonal, part-time positions that report to the Curling Director. Successful candidates may be required to work a variety of shifts including weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays, so a flexible schedule is required.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a background check as well as Respect in the Workplace, and Respect in Sport online certifications prior to commencing employment.

Additional information about The Glencoe Club and career opportunities can be found at: www.glencoejobs.org .

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Glencoe, although only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.