Specialized Instructor - Sports

TOWN OF OAKVILLE; Oakville; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Oakville is seeking a Specialized Instructor – Sport for an evening and weekend part-time role. You will deliver programs for volleyball, soccer, tennis, hockey, basketball and more to registered participants and act as a knowledgeable resource for families.

The position requires safety emphasis, ability to follow lesson plans, and strong customer service. You may contribute to program administration and work with other instructors and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Valid Intermediate First Aid with CPR C issued within the last three years.
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development certification is required.
• Proven experience with children, youth and adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive sport programs (volleyball, soccer, tennis, hockey, basketball, etc.) for participants.
• Arrive on time, prepare, and follow lesson plans; provide progression evaluation.
• Ensure on-site safety and deliver excellent customer service to participants and families.
• Handle program administration (attendance, registrations, incident reports).
• Work cooperatively with instructors and youth volunteers.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

First Aid CPR C

PHCD certification

Coaching certification

Rep playing experience

Experience with children/youth/adults

Education

HIGH FIVE PHCD certification

Job description

Part-Time

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on October 30, 2026.

This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and October 30, 2026.

This is a part-time position working evenings and some weekends for approximately 1-3 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Specialized Instructor – Sport, you will be conducting comprehensive programs for volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, floor hockey, badminton, archery or basketball to meet the needs of all registered adult and youth and/or child participants. You will also be expected to act as a knowledgeable resource to participants and their families and ensure that instruction is conducted in a safe environment that encourages participation and personal development.

You will also be required to:

• Arrive at your program site in time to properly prepare, set up and start the program according to schedule.
• Follow a lesson plan and provide ongoing evaluation of an individual’s progression
• Follow the class format and content as required
• Ensure on-site safety of participants
• Deliver exceptional customer service (including welcoming, conduct and communication) to all participants
• Conduct Program Administration (attendance tracking, registration update, incident reports as required)
• Work cooperatively with other instructors and youth volunteers
• Notify the Recreation Coordinator/Fitness of any problems and/or recommendations regarding participants, courts or facilities, which may affect the program
• Attend staff meetings as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment.
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification is a requirement
• Proven experience with children, youth and adults
• Coaching Certification and/or rep playing experience is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability in volleyball, soccer, tennis, hockey, floor hockey, badminton, archery, basketball or pickleball required
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Access to reliable transportation

Please note that this position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check.

DATED: August 14, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

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