Instructor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking an experienced Instructor for Inclusive Recreation to lead a therapeutic recreation program for adults with disabilities. This part-time position requires supervisory experience, relevant educational background, and a commitment to inclusivity in recreation services. The successful candidate will ensure efficient program delivery and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience with adults with disabilities in a management capacity.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR/AED, Crisis Intervention, and Behaviour Management.
• Familiarity with AODA and therapeutic service models.

Responsibilities

• Direct a therapeutic recreation Day Program for adults with disabilities.
• Ensure the delivery of customer-centric recreation services.
• Supervise staff and volunteers to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Flexibility

Reliability

Good Judgment

Education

Post-secondary education in Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Recreation or related field

Job description

Instructor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

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Requisition ID: 18093

Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service: Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services

Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions- Up to 24 hours/week

Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult

Salary Information: $23.678 - $34.578per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Location: Various Locations

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close: 07/06/2026

Job Summary

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.

You are responsible to direct a therapeutic recreation Day Program for adults with disabilities including all functions relating to the delivery of the program offered through support of a community partner.

Education And Experience

Post-secondary education in Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Recreation or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience working with adults with physical, development, sensory and other types of disabilities in a management of supervisory capacity. Experience supervising staff and volunteers.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate

Behaviour Management training certificate

Alternative Communication Systems (ASL- American Sign Language) training

AODA Customer Service/IASR Training

Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training

KNOWLEDGE

• Legislation protecting the rights of special needs client and populations
• Client care
• Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures
• City of Ottawa and Parks &Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
• Alternate forms of communication, systems and services respecting principles of working with persons with disabilities, Therapeutic Service Models
• Understanding of Health and Therapeutic Recreation Models of Service Delivery
  
  
  
  

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to lead groups
• Conflict resolution skills
• Displays initiative, reliability, and flexibility
• Good judgment and discretion
• Leadership Skills
  
  
  
  

What You Need To Know

• Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
  
  
  
  

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: [e-mail]) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail] .

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