Instructor II - Gymnastics

District of Saanich; Saanich; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

N/A

Job summary

The District of Saanich, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Gordon Head Recreation Centre, is seeking an enthusiastic Instructor II - Gymnastics for up to two casual positions. You will lead gymnastics programs for children and youth, ensuring safe, engaging lessons and accurate attendance records. First aid and CPR C are required, with a police check within six months.

Fridays 9:00–11:00 a.m. and possible Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10.
• Three months of related instructional experience.
• Certification or training in the area of instruction (or equivalent).
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check within six months.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction, leadership and program support for gymnastics programs.
• Prepare class spaces and equipment, develop course outlines and engaging content.
• Welcome participants and provide accurate, encouraging feedback; maintain attendance records.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

Grade 10

Job description

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

Instructor II - Gymnastics

Up to 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.

Seeking an enthusiastic and safety-focused Instructor II - Gymnastics to join the Recreation Division at Gordon Head Recreation Centre. This position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about gymnastics instruction and enjoys creating engaging, safe, and inclusive learning experiences for children and youth of varying ages and abilities.

In this role, you will provide direct instruction, leadership, and program support for gymnastics programs. You will prepare class spaces and equipment, develop course outlines and engaging class content, welcome participants, provide accurate and encouraging feedback, and maintain attendance records and reports. You will help ensure that facility rules are followed, equipment is safely stored, and each program environment remains clean, organized, and safe.

Requirements include completion of Grade 10; three months of related instructional experience; and related certification or, where certification does not exist, at least three months of training in the area of instruction. A satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check no older than six months is required; renewal is required in accordance with District policy. Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification are required, as applicable.

The successful candidates will normally work Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and may be required to substitute on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., based on operational needs. Hours and shifts are subject to change. Strong communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, customer service, and adaptability skills are essential. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $27.89 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.