Instructor I - Gymnastics

CivicInfo BC; Saanich; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Recreation Division, Gordon Head Recreation Centre, seeks enthusiastic Instructor I - Gymnastics to join the team. These casual positions are ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children and youth.

Under supervision, the instructor provides direct instruction, prepares spaces and equipment, welcomes participants, and ensures safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 completion and three months of related instruction experience.
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) within six months.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare class spaces and equipment.
• Develop class content and provide accurate feedback.
• Welcome participants and maintain attendance records.
• Ensure equipment is safely stored and the program area is clean and safe.

Skills

Children engagement

Safety-focused instruction

Education

Grade 10

Job description

DISTRICT OF SAANICH PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECREATION DIVISION GORDON HEAD RECREATION CENTRE

Instructor I - Gymnastics

2 Casual Positions

The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs. You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.

The Recreation Division is seeking enthusiastic and safety-focused Instructor I - Gymnastics staff to join the team at Gordon Head Recreation Centre. These casual positions are ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children and youth and creating engaging, safe, and inclusive gymnastics experiences for participants of varying ages and abilities.

Under the general direction of a Recreation Programmer or Program Technician, the Instructor I - Gymnastics provides direct instruction, leadership, and program support for assigned gymnastics programs. Responsibilities include preparing class spaces and equipment, developing class content, welcoming participants, providing accurate and encouraging feedback, maintaining attendance records, and helping ensure that equipment is safely stored and the program environment remains clean, organized, and safe.

Requirements include completion of Grade 10 and three months of experience in the related area of instruction. Employment is subject to provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check no older than six months, with renewal required as per policy. Emergency First Aid and CPR-C may be required.

The successful candidates will be scheduled primarily on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., based on operational requirements. Hours and shifts are subject to change. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $25.73 per hour (2026 rate) plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca.

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.