Skating Instructors/Attendants

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the District of West Vancouver as a Casual Skating Instructor/Attendant! Work in a vibrant community, teaching and evaluating skating skills from beginners to advanced. You'll enjoy a fun, energetic workplace while providing excellent customer service. Positions may involve up to 25 hours a week, with rates ranging from $18.73 to $25.21 per hour, plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching or coaching skating lessons.
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED Certificate.
• Ability to follow lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate individuals learning to skate.
• Write reports on student progress and incidents.
• Demonstrate skating techniques.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational Skills

Program Planning

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.

2024 Rates Of Pay For Each Position

• Junior Skate Instructor/Attendant - $18.73 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits.
• Skate Instructor I/Attendant - $22.86 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits.
• Skate Instructor II/Attendant - $25.21 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 Thursday, June 26, 2025

To Apply

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

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

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