Sports Instructor Job Details | Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill; Richmond Hill; Sur place; CAD 24 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The City of Richmond Hill is seeking a part-time Sports Instructor to deliver age-appropriate sport programs, monitor safety, and engage participants. You will plan classes, supervise activities, and work with volunteers to run inclusive activities across a flexible schedule.

Required certifications include High Five PHCD, Emergency First Aid/CPR-B, plus NCCP. Prior coaching experience is an asset; police check may be required; position ends on a rolling basis with deadline dates.

Qualifications

• High Five PHCD Certification is required if working with participants ages 4–12 years.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-B certification (Standard First Aid and CPR C for on ice programs).
• NCCP/Coaching Certification and/or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Minimum age of 15 years and at least 1 year experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Implement and actively supervise planned activities.
• Engage participants and ensure a variety of activities related to the type taught.
• Plan and organize all classes with daily lesson plans.
• Work with volunteers and ensure their involvement in programs.
• Maintain safety and complete program paperwork (attendance, hours).
• Assist with adaptations for participants with disabilities with the integration team.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain current certifications.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Organization skills

Customer service

Engage participants

Formation

Minimum age 15

High Five PHCD Certification

Emergency First Aid and CPR-B

NCCP/Coaching Certification

Description du poste

Sports Instructor

Posting Id 1607

Number of Positions 1

Department Community Services

Division Recreation and Culture Services

Shift Monday to Sunday

Rate of Pay $17.20 - $18.25 Hourly

Job Length/End Date

Job Type Part Time

Replacement/New Position New Vacancy

Posting Type Internal and External

Posting Date 05/19/2026

Application Deadline 12/31/2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, Instructors will be responsible for monitoring or planning and delivering instructional sport programs to participants. They will be directly involved in the implementation and delivery of age-appropriate activities, ensure participant safety and engagement, follow policies and procedures, and work effectively with all staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and actively supervise in planned activities.
• Engage participants
• Ensure there are a variety of activities in the program related to the type of activity being taught.
• Plan and organize all classes with daily lesson plans.
• Work with volunteers to ensure they are included in the programs and have various responsibilities.
• Ensure participant safety and security throughout the program
• Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome
• Report to work in sufficient time to ensure the program is ready to start on time.
• Assist in finding class coverage if unable to teach assigned class.
• Provide a list of supplies/equipment and set up needs required for the program to the Program Coordinator
• Supervise all aspects of the program including participants and volunteers.
• Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner (e.g. attendance records, drop in sheets, list of hours worked, etc.
• Ensure the safety of participants, facilities and equipment at all times.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with delivering program evaluations to participants
• With the assistance of the integration team, modify activities to ensure participants with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the program setting.
• Wear assigned uniform/name tag
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions prior to, during and outside regular programming hours.
• Maintain all current certifications and send updated copies to your supervisor
• Maintain excellent public relations at all times.
• Maintain good communication with staff and volunteers, facility users, and the Program Coordinator.
• Understand and implement the policies and procedures of the Facility(s), and of the Community Services Department.
• Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High Five PHCD Certification is required if working with participants ages 4 – 12 years
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-B certification (Standard First Aid and CPR C for on ice programs)
• NCCP/Coaching Certification and/or equivalent is considered an asset
• Minimum age of 15 years
• Minimum 1 year experience related to the type of activity being taught is preferred

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Previous experience working with the assigned age group
• Excellent communication, decision making and customer service skills
• Ability to deliver the specified program on an instructional basis and teach the rules of the game
• Ability to work with minimal supervision (responsible, dependable, independent)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
• Ability to perform first aid to the standard of your certification
• Coaching experience would be an asset
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule when required, including evenings and/or weekends

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.