Specialized Instructor, Uncertified (Adult Art)

The City of Belleville; Belleville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Belleville seeks a Specialized Instructor in the Recreation Division to provide quality adult art lessons. This temporary part-time role requires lesson planning, participant supervision, and a commitment to promoting a healthy community. Candidates must have a high school diploma, first aid certification, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Valid High School Diploma required.
• Current Standard First Aid Certification is mandatory.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check required before commencing work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and provide quality instruction.
• Ensure safety and supervision of participants during programs.
• Maintain professional relationships with participants.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Standard First Aid Certification

Job description

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join our Community Services Department - Recreation Division as a Specialized Instructor, Uncertified (Adult Art).

Position Type: Temporary Part Time

Number of Positions: One (1)

Department: Community Services Department - Recreation Division

File Number: SV25-78

Location: Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, ON)

Hours: Varied, including days, evenings and weekends, up to 24 hours/week

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary:$26.66 - $28.84 per hour

Closing Date: Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

This role is an integral part of service delivery for citizens and visitors of the City of Belleville.

As a member of the Community Services Department, this position prepares lesson plans, provides quality instruction, evaluation and completes administrative tasks for their assigned programs/classes.

These programs play a vital role in promoting a healthy community by offering facilities, services, and opportunities designed to enhance the overall well-being of our citizens.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the City of Belleville in a professional manner with appropriate actions and conduct by following all of the Staff Policies and Procedures set out by the Department and Corporation.
• Responsible for the safety and supervision of the participants by following all rules and regulations set out by the Department and/or outside organizations.
• Must be knowledgeable of City programs.
• Responsible for planning, implementation, instruction and leadership for your designated program delivering a fun and safe experience for participants. Provide program adaptions as needed to meet the needs of all participants.
• Responsible for on-going evaluations and feedback of the programs to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Responsible for the completion of attendance and any required paperwork to effectively administrate this program as per the Department Procedures.
• Assume the responsibility for assessing and responding in an emergency situation and completing the necessary reports.
• Provide the participants with excellent customer service including management of conflict through effective problem solving and communication skills.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with participants. Communicate in a positive, productive and professional manner.
• Ensure all program areas are properly supplied with equipment, paperwork, and any other supplies that may be required for programs.
• This position is responsible for keeping any required certifications current.
• Attend all training and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Communicate professionally, and effectively with the Community Services team, and the general public promoting a high standard of customer service
• Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work
  
  

Note: the above duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid High School Diploma
• Current Standard First Aid Certification
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) and Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• High Five - Principles of Healthy Older Adult certification
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline
  
  

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Previous instructing experience in the assigned discipline.
• Ability to take initiative and complete work in a detail oriented and timely manner.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment with a demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years practicing and leading within the assigned discipline and demographic
  
  

How To Apply:

www.belleville.ca/careers

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

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).