Skate Instructor - SEAPARC Community Recreation

CRD; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CRD invites applications for a Skate Instructor at SEAPARC Community Recreation. The role plans and teaches skating lessons, supervises public skates, and runs various on-ice programs. It requires delivering safe, engaging instruction to all ages and abilities and coordinating with fellow instructors.

The position is auxiliary as needed with shifts including days, evenings, and weekends. Minimum qualifications include a Recreational Skate Instructor Course and related experience; a Criminal

Qualifications

• Ability to teach hockey/skating to children and adults.
• Safety-minded approach with attention to supervision.
• Ability to follow planned lessons and adapt to groups.

Responsibilities

• Establish a friendly, safe atmosphere for all visitors to the recreation center and maintain good customer service.
• Create and implement lesson plans and program schedules.
• Instruct children and adults of all ages and abilities to skate and play hockey.
• Work cohesively with other instructors in group settings.
• Follow all CRD policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Skating instruction

Child & adult instruction

Rapport with kids

Adapt to abilities

Education

Recreational Skate Instructor Course

Some directly related experience

Job description

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Skate Instructor - SEAPARC Community Recreation

Business Unit:Parks Recreation and Environmental Services

Division:SEAPARC

Job Type: Auxiliary as and when needed

Pay Grade:CAN/05/02/JB04

Rate of Pay:$21.19 - $21.19 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits

Hours of Work:Varies - as and when needed, including days, evenings and weekends

Posting Date: August 18, 2026

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin September 8, 2026 but competition will remain open until filled.

This position is responsible for planning and teaching skate lessons, supervising public skates and teaching various on-ice programs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish a friendly, safe atmosphere for all visitors to the recreation centerand maintain good customer service
• Create and implement lessons plans and program schedules
• Instruct children and adults of all ages and abilities, to skate and play hockey
• Work cohesively with other instructors in group settings
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, days and evenings, and on an as-and-when-required basis.

Key Skills & Abilities

• Ability to teach hockey and/or skating to children and adults
• Enjoy working with children and/or adults
• Ability to establish rapport with children
• Ability to adapt to skill level of group

Qualifications

• Recreational Skate Instructor Course
• Some directly related experience

Certifications

• Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to [e-mail]