Master Instructor - Sports

Oakville; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Oakville is seeking a part-time Master Instructor - Sports to lead evening and weekend programs across volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, and more for adults, youth and children. You will coach, plan sessions, ensure safety, and deliver customer service to participants and families.

The role requires First Aid/CPR C, HIGH FIVE PHCD certification, and strong ability to work with limited supervision. Transportation is required and a criminal record check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment.
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification is a requirement
• Proven experience with children, youth and adults
• Coaching Certification and/or rep playing experience is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability in volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, floor hockey, badminton, basketball or skateboarding required
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Access to reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide sport instruction to program registrants
• Arrive at your program site in time to properly prepare, set up and start the program according to schedule
• Develop a detailed program plans for a variety of ages and skill levels
• Follow the class format and content as required
• Ensure on-site safety of participants
• Deliver exceptional customer service to all participants
• Provide detailed feedback and progress and personal development plans to registrants and parents of registrants
• Conduct Program Administration (attendance tracking, registration update, incident reports as required)
• Work cooperatively and supervise instructor assistants and youth volunteers
• Liaise with Facility Manager, Program Supervisor, Facility Operations and Customer Service staff
• Notify the Recreation Coordinator/Fitness of any problems and/or recommendations regarding participants, courts or facilities
• Attend staff meetings as requested
• Meet with prospective customers to provide program information and to encourage participation
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Proven experience with children, youth

Ability to work with limited supervise

Education

Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (WSIB)

HIGH FIVE PHCD certification

Job description

Posting Status:

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Closing Date:

Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on October 30, 2026.

This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and October 30, 2026.

This is a part-time position working evenings and some weekends for a total of 1-3 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Master Instructor - Sports, you will be leading comprehensive programs for volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, floor hockey, badminton or basketball to meet the needs of all registered adult, youth and/or child participants. You must be a skilled player capable of coaching and instructing a wide range skill sets related to your scheduled sport. You will also be expected to act as a knowledgeable resource to participants and their families and ensure that instruction is conducted in a safe environment that encourages participation and personal development.

• Provide sport instruction to program registrants
• Arrive at your program site in time to properly prepare, set up and start the program according to schedule
• Develop a detailed program plans for a variety of ages and skill levels
• Follow the class format and content as required
• Ensure on-site safety of participants
• Deliver exceptional customer service (including welcoming, conduct and communication) to all participants
• Provide detailed feedback and progress and personal development plans to registrants and parents of registrants
• Conduct Program Administration (attendance tracking, registration update, incident reports as required)
• Work cooperatively and supervise instructor assistants and youth volunteers
• Liaise with Facility Manager, Program Supervisor, Facility Operations and Customer Service staff
• Notify the Recreation Coordinator/Fitness of any problems and/or recommendations regarding participants, courts or facilities, which may affect the program
• Attend staff meetings as requested
• Meet with prospective customers to provide program information and to encourage participation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment.

• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification is a requirement
• Proven experience with children, youth and adults
• Coaching Certification and/or rep playing experience is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability in volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, floor hockey, badminton, basketball or skateboarding required
• Ability to work with limited supervision

Access to reliable transportation

Please note that this position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check.

DATED: August 14, 2026

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This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

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