Recreational Skating Instructor

Township of Muskoka Lakes; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote policy

Job summary

The City of New Westminster is seeking auxiliary skating instructors for the Learn to Skate program at Moody Park Arena. Positions require Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:15 to 5:30 pm, Oct 13–Dec 17, 2026, with January shifts possible.

Applicants must be 16+ with experience working with children, current First Aid/CPR C, and the ability to work in a team, develop daily lesson plans, and provide written evaluations. A Police Check is required; priority given to related course work.

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ years old.
• Experience working with children in a recreation setting.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification.
• Ability to work well in a team and to deliver planned lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach skating in the Learn to Skate program at Moody Park Arena.
• Lead public skate sessions as needed.
• Prepare and execute daily skating lesson plans.
• Provide written evaluations of students.
• Maintain a clear Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

Skills

Teamwork

Lesson planning

Student evaluation

First Aid CPR

Youth coaching

Public skating

Police check

Education

Experience in recreation/teaching (preferred)

Job description

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.

• 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.

www.newwestcity.ca