Specialty Sports Instructor (Gymnastics) - Etobicoke/York District

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government in Toronto seeks a part-time instructor for community sports programs. Ideal candidates must have experience with youth and sport instruction, hold NCCP Level 1 certification, and possess Emergency First Aid certification. The role involves planning and leading sports activities, ensuring safety standards, and engaging with participants. This is a temporary position with an hourly rate of $27.91.

Qualifications

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Significant experience instructing in the designated sport.
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and leads specialized instructional sports programs.
• Evaluates participants and completes progress reports.
• Stores equipment in a safe and secure location.

Skills

Instructing in designated sport

Working with appropriate age group

Emergency First Aid certification

Education

NCCP Level 1 certification

Principles of Healthy Child Development certification

Job description

Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Req ID: 60919 Job Category: Sports Job Type: Temporary, Part-time Hourly Rate: $27.91 Number of Positions: TBD Start Date: TBD Work Location: TBD District: Etobicoke/York Season: Spring Duration: TBD Shift Information: TBD Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation Section: PFR CR Community Recreation Posting End Date: 12/02/2025

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and leads specialized instructional sports programs.
• Evaluates participants and completes progress reports.
• Stores equipment in a safe and secure location.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Interacts with staff, parents and participants to provide program information.
• Develops and prepares an individual or team for competition.
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.
• Ensures that program facilities, equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Significant experience instructing in the designated sport.
• Significant experience working with the appropriate age group.
• Must have fully certified NCCP Level 1 or other equivalent provincially or nationally recognized sport-specific accreditation.
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

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Accommodation

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Vulnerable Sector Check

One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.