Sports Instructor (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Pickleball) - Scarborough District

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

Job summary

An established industry player in community recreation is seeking passionate individuals to lead and instruct sports programs. This role focuses on enhancing the physical and social development of children and youth through engaging activities. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing sports programs while ensuring a safe and positive environment. If you have a love for sports and a commitment to community engagement, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young athletes. Join a team dedicated to fostering lifelong active living in Toronto's diverse neighborhoods.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with children and youth in sports.
• Must have relevant sports certifications and first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead instructional sports programs for various age groups.
• Evaluate participants and ensure safety standards are met.
• Interact with staff and parents to provide program information.

Skills

Instructional Sports Programs

Emergency First Aid Certification

Multisport A Certification

Healthy Child Development Principles

Education

Technical Certification in Sports

Community Coach Technical Certification

Job description

Important:Do not apply to this job opportunityif you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete anonline 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: 56253 Job Category: Sports Job Type: Temporary, Part-time Hourly Rate: $17.82 Number of Positions: TBD Start Date: TBD Work Location: Scarborough District - Various District: Scarborough Season: Fall Duration: TBD Shift Information: TBD Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation Section: PFR CR Community Recreation Posting End Date: 06/01/2025

Note: To be considered, please specify your special area (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Pickleball).

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and leads instructional sports programs
• Evaluates participants and completes progress reports.
• Stores equipment in a safe and secure location.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Interact with staff, parents and participants to provide program information.
• Develops and prepares an individual or team for competition.
• Ensures staff follow 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:

• Significant experience working with the appropriate age group.
• Experience and expertise as a participant and/or assistant instructor in the sport.
• Must have Multisport A, Level 1 technical, community coach technical or instructional technical certification 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: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at [e-mail], quoting the RequisitionIDand the jobtitle. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughoutits hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements (toronto.ca) for further details.

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.