Instructor - Summer Skate, Hockey, and Ringette Camps

Winsport; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and passionate team at an established industry player in sports education as a Hockey Camp Instructor. This role is perfect for those who love hockey and enjoy teaching youth the skills they need to thrive both on and off the ice. You will lead engaging sessions, develop lesson plans, and foster a safe and inspiring environment for children aged 4-14. With a focus on skill development and teamwork, you will help shape the next generation of athletes while enjoying perks like free park access and discounts. If you are enthusiastic about sports and education, this is the opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Free Park pass

Free parking

Reciprocals at other ski resorts

Food and beverage discounts

Access to gym facility

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching hockey and working with youth is essential.
• First Aid/CPR certification is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise youth in hockey skills and activities.
• Create lesson plans and ensure participant safety during camp.

Skills

Hockey Coaching

Youth Supervision

Communication Skills

Behavioral Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Education or related field

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

NCCP Certifications

Job description

Instructor - Summer Skate, Hockey, and Ringette Camps

Job Category: Instructor/Coach

Requisition Number: INSTR001765

• Posted: February 28, 2025
• Part-Time

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Description

What the role is about:

As a Hockey Camp Instructor, you will teach youth skills on and off the ice while creating a positive, memorable, and safe experience for all participants. These camps focus on hockey skill development that will help participants increase confidence and further their lifelong engagement to hockey, sport, and active lifestyles.

Our camps run from July 7th through August 29th. While WinSport will make every effort to accommodate time off requests during the camp season, we will be unable to accommodate time off for camp instructors during our peak of the season which lasts from August 11th through August 29th. Please consider this in making your decision to apply.

You will be responsible for teaching, leading, and participating in various on-ice skills such as skating, puck control, shooting, passing, drills, and games. When not coaching hockey, you will be responsible for teaching and participating in other Summer Camp activities such as dryland training and other sport activities.

You strive to approach your work to align with our 4 key behaviours which are at the core of who we are and what we do at WinSport:

• Safe
• Welcoming
• Inspiring
• Creative

What you will be doing:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and instruction to children and youth ranging in age from 4-14 years old both on and off the ice focusing on skill development.
• Build daily lesson plans for a week-long camp to ensure appropriate skill progression.
• Provide group supervision and behavioural management to ensure the safety of participants during all aspects of camp including on-ice/off-ice activities, in dressing rooms, before/after care, lunch, off-site, and on the bus.
• Work as part of a team with other Skate & Hockey School staff including managers, program leads, team leads, instructors, volunteers, arena staff, and other WinSport team members.
• Effectively communicate with participants and parents.
• Provide daily leadership and direction to summer hockey camp volunteers.
• Represent yourself and WinSport in the best way possible while upholding the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
• Attend regular training sessions to ensure current, and effective product delivery.
• Carry out non-teaching duties that relate to program operations: first day check-in, activity set-up, activity take-down, game-day logistics, customer assistance, and administrative duties.
• Always demonstrate safe work practices by adhering to all WinSport policies and procedures and ensuring one’s own safety is preserved along with the safety of co-workers, direct reports, and all WinSport guests.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Availability to attend mandatory training sessions as scheduled, and to work Monday - Friday shifts 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM though the summer until September 1, 2025 is required. Candidates who do not meet this availability requirement will not be considered for a position.
• Background, experience, and passion for the sport of hockey with experience in the areas of playing, teaching, and coaching.
• Experience, background, or training in activities and sports other than Hockey considered an asset.
• Experience working with youth in a sport setting.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification is mandatory.
• NCCP Certifications with Hockey Canada are considered an asset.
• Multisport NCCP Certifications are considered an asset.
• Completed or working towards the completion of a post-secondary education in Education, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sport Administration or related program is considered an asset.
• Experience coaching participants of all ages.
• Experience coaching other sports is considered an asset.

You will be:

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying are frequently performed in this role.
• Ability to participate in sporting activities.
• Maintain a high level of energy throughout the day.

What We Can Offer You:

If an unforgettable experience working alongside an amazing team wasn’t enough, as a WinSport Team Member you also receive the added benefits of:

• Free Park pass.
• Free parking.
• Reciprocals at other ski resorts.
• Food, beverage, retail, and program discounts.
• Access to our world-class gym facility.

We also provide a culture where we value and take care of our people. We have a robust workplace wellness program that supports the physical, emotional, social, and financial wellness of our team members.

Discover, Develop, and Excel with WinSport:

Working with WinSport means you will create one of the unique winter sport institutes in the world. You will be rubbing shoulders with athletes of all levels and disciplines, and you will be working in a world-class facility that showcases exceptional services to support our guests in training and maintaining an active lifestyle. You will thrive and be supported as you discover, develop, and excel in your role at WinSport.