Part-Time Chess Instructor for All Ages | Community Centre

City of Markham; Markham; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Markham invites applications for a part-time, temporary Chess Instructor at the Aaniin Community Centre in Markham. You will plan, organize and lead chess lessons for participants from children through adults, ensuring a positive and safe environment.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, supervising the program, maintaining equipment and attendance, liaising with parents and coordinators, and enforcing safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• At least 2 years teaching chess to varied ages.
• 3+ years developing chess skills and strategies.
• Knowledge of basic chess principles.
• Current Standard First Aid or CPR C/AED.
• High Five Certification and Healthy Child Development.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates, leads and supervises the program.
• Writes lesson plans tailored to each group's abilities.
• Prepares equipment and maintains inventory; reports needs to Coordinator/Supervisor.
• Keeps attendance records and notifies Coordinator/Supervisor of absences.
• Ensures emergency and medical information is collected on first day.
• Notifies participants of events, changes, or cancellations.
• Meets with parents as needed.
• Directs volunteers and PT program assistants.
• Reports customer service issues to supervisor.
• Ensures safety at all times and enforces policies.
• Ensures site/equipment are appropriate to activity and minimize risk.
• Use buddy system for ages 6–12 and supervises preschool bathroom trips.
• Unlocks/locks facility as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

First Aid/CPR AED

Chess equipment maintenance

Job description

The City of Markham invites applications for a part-time, temporary Chess Instructor at the Aaniin Community Centre in Markham. You will plan, organize and lead chess lessons for participants from children through adults, ensuring a positive and safe environment.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, supervising the program, maintaining equipment and attendance, liaising with parents and coordinators, and enforcing safety policies.