Sports Instructor (Sport)

City of Kitchener; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Kitchener is seeking a dedicated Sports Instructor for a temporary part-time role supporting programs across city facilities, including the new Cowan Recreation Centre opening in late 2026. The position focuses on coaching diverse sport disciplines and promoting safe, inclusive physical activity.

You will lead engaging classes, maintain records, ensure equipment safety, and provide first aid as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma and current technical and practical training in a related discipline.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Experience providing instruction within a program setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Provide Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense; First Aid/CPR certification required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging sports programs for participants, creating lesson and learning plans that accommodate a variety of skill levels and interests.
• Demonstrate and reinforce safe movement practices, rules for sports, and the appropriate use of equipment while monitoring participant safety throughout each class
• Gather and organize necessary sports supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records, including class attendance and accident/incident reports, and distribute relevant forms and program information.
• Ensure sports equipment is used safely, kept in good condition, and stored properly.
• Respond to participants' immediate concerns and needs, providing excellent customer service: Act as a liaison between participants and the facility promoting a positive program experience
• Provide first aid as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Sports instruction

Program planning

Safety

First aid

CPR

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Job description

Overview

This position is Temporary Part-Time for approximately 12 months. Are you passionate about sport, recreation, fitness and making a difference in your community? Join the City of Kitchener and help create inclusive, active spaces that support people of all ages and abilities in living healthy, active lives.

This role supports programs across a variety of city owned facilities, including the new Cowan Recreation Centre, located at RBJ Schlegel Park. Opening in late 2026, this state-of-the-art, all-season, multi-use complex will feature a large aquatics centre, FIFA-sized indoor turf field, quad gymnasium, indoor walking track, cricket practice nets, and flexible multipurpose spaces for programs, fitness classes, and events.

We are seeking a dedicated Sports Instructor to leadsports for a variety of age ranges. An ideal candidate will have experience in various sport disciplines, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering physical activity in a safe and welcoming environment.

Please note: Schedules are determined seasonally based on program participation and operational needs, with a maximum of 24 hours per week. Programs are offered seven days a week, with shifts available from early morning through late evening. As some shifts may fall outside of public transit operating hours, reliable transportation is required.

Number of Openings: 4 out of 7

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging sports programs for participants, creating lesson and learning plans that accommodate a variety of skill levels and interests.
• Demonstrate and reinforce safe movement practices, rules for sports, and the appropriate use of equipment while monitoring participant safety throughout each class
• Gather and organize necessary sports supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records, including class attendance and accident/incident reports, and distribute relevant forms and program information.
• Ensure sports equipment is used safely, kept in good condition, and stored properly.
• Respond to participants' immediate concerns and needs, providing excellent customer service: Act as a liaison between participants and the facility promoting a positive program experience
• Provide first aid as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Minimum high school diploma and current technical and practical training in a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Experience providing instruction within a program setting.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• Be able to work flexible hours including daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays, depending on the needs of the program.
• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level “C” or willing to obtain prior to start date.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, along with strong customer service
• Demonstrated knowledge of sport-specific skills, techniques, rules and instructional methods
• Ability to plan, organize and lead safe, engaging and age-appropriate sport and recreation programs.
• Ability to promote fair play, respectful participation, inclusion, and positive participant behavior.
• Ability to provide clear instruction and constructive feedback to participants of varying ages and abilities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment that supports participation from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.