On-Ice Instructor

Canlan Sports; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Canlan Sports is seeking an On-Ice Instructor to deliver hockey-specific programs and help prepare lesson plans within our recreational sports complexes in North America. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality customer experiences while supporting program execution.

Candidates should have strong skating/hockey fundamentals, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and excellent organizational skills. Equal employment opportunity policy applies to all applicants.

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (evenings & weekends).
• Strong understanding of skating and hockey fundamentals.
• Team oriented and able to work with children.
• Excellent people skills and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer experiences through execution of hockey programs.
• Assist in preparation of lesson plans for programs.

Skills

Flexible hours

Skating fundamentals

Team oriented

Children friendly

People skills

Organizational skills

Work ethic

Education

Two years hockey/skating instructing experience

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Canlan Sports exists to create experiences where people find their people through the power of play, because we believe everyone deserves a team. As North America's largest private sector owner and operator off recreational sports complexes, Canlan Sports brings that belief to life across 15 multi-sport complexes and more than 70 playing surfaces spanning Canada and the United States. From ice and court to turf and digital, we offer a wide array of recreational sports experiences designed to build community, foster connection, and change lives for the better.

Rate of Pay: $20.00 - $21.50/ hour

As an On-Ice Instructor you will consistently provide exceptional customer experiences through the execution / delivery of hockey specific programs (as set out in the standardized portfolio brands) within the Canlan environment. Instructors will also assist in the preparation of lesson plans for programs.

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (evenings & weekends).
• Strong understanding of Skating and Hockey fundamentals
• Team oriented.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Great People and Relationship Skills.
• Excellent Organizational Skills.
• Strong Work Ethic.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum two years of Hockey or Skating instructing experience.
• Past Coaching/Teaching Experience preferred.
• High-level hockey playing experience would be an asset.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices. As part of our recruitment and hiring practices, we may use AI-based tools to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.