Skating Instructors/Attendants

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

District of West Vancouver is seeking casual skating instructors/attendants to teach and evaluate learners from basic to advanced levels. Position is casual with up to 25 hours/week in West Vancouver's recreation facilities. Applicants must hold a Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED certificate.

Police check and credential copies are required. Successful candidates will create engaging lesson plans, demonstrate techniques, and deliver quality customer service while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or coaching basic skate lessons, hockey, or figure skating.
• Ability to write report cards and incident reports.
• Creative and fun in a fast-paced, customer-service oriented environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and program planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate individuals learning to skate from basic to advanced skills.
• Follow a lesson plan aligned with skating levels and progressions.
• Demonstrate skills and maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Complete report cards and incident reports as required.

Skills

Skating instruction

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Program planning

Report writing

Tools

First Aid CPR-C AED Certificate

Job description

SKATING INSTRUCTORS/ATTENDANTS

(Casual)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Community Services Department is currently accepting applications for experienced Casual Skating Instructors/Attendants. These positions instruct and evaluate individuals learning to skate, from basic to more advanced skills.

The successful candidates will have previous experience teaching or coaching basic skate lessons, hockey, or figure skating. Duties also include report card writing and incident report writing. The ability to be creative and fun while working with people and excellent customer service, communication, organizational and program planning skills are needed. Instructors should also be able to demonstrate and follow a lesson plan based on the skating levels and progressions. Applicants should enjoy varied tasks and an energetic and exciting workplace and must have Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED Certificate issued by a recognized Canadian body.

In your cover letter please include:

• your skating experience
• your work availability (remember to take into consideration any academic or other commitments that may impact your availability.

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details, please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department and on WestNet.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) - Casual

Hours of Work:

Up to 25 hours per week. Hours and days of work may vary.

Rates of Pay for each position:

• Junior Skate Instructor/Attendant - $19.39 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
• Skate Instructor I/Attendant - $23.66 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
• Skate Instructor II/Attendant - $26.09 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

These positions have a pay structure with two steps which increases based on the number of hours worked in the position.

Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.