Recreational Skating Instructor

City of New Westminster; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of New Westminster is seeking a Recreational Skating Instructor for the Learn to Skate program in New Westminster, British Columbia. This auxiliary position involves teaching skating sessions at Moody Park Arena, with shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 5:30 pm during the Oct 13–Dec 17, 2026 period.

Applicants should have a strong skating background, be at least 16 years old, and bring experience working with children, plus Emergency First Aid and CPR C.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Strong ice skating background.
• Experience working with children in a recreation setting.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certificate.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Teach skating in the Learn to Skate program.
• Lead public skate sessions when opportunities arise.
• Prepare and execute daily lesson plans.
• Provide written evaluations of students.

Skills

Ice skating

Teaching

First Aid/CPR

Teamwork

Lesson planning

Student evaluation

Background check

Education

Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certification

Job description

Great City, Great Work, Great Future!

Recreational Skating Instructor

New Westminster, British Columbia

Employment Status: Auxiliary

Pay Range: $29.14 - $31.56 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Closing Date: 9/23/26

Number of Openings: 3

Hours per Week: Other: Varies

Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387

Location: Moody Park Arena: 701 Eighth Ave

Competition #: 1524

Additional Details: Must be available 3:15 - 5:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 13 through December 17, 2026.

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

The City of New Westminster has auxiliary positions available for teaching skating in our 'Learn to Skate' program. There will also be opportunities to lead public skate sessions. Moody Park Arena offers innovative, creative, fun recreational lessons for patrons 2.5 years to adults. We are looking for enthusiastic, organized leaders who have experience coaching or instructing.

Candidates considered for these roles must be available for our Tuesday and Thursday afternoon lesson program which runs October 13 through December 17 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm. Additional shifts will be available starting in January.

Successful applicants will possess the following:

• Strong ice skating background.
• 16 plus years of age.
• Experience working with children in a recreation setting.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certificate.
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting.
• Ability to prepare and execute daily lesson plans.
• Ability to give written evaluations of students.
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Previous related experience or course work within the field of recreation or teaching will be given priority.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.

We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.