Pickleball Facilitator (Ongoing Posting)

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Join the Town of Newmarket's Recreation & Culture Team as a Recreation Leader. You will deliver fun and inclusive pickleball programs, ensuring quality service and safety for all participants. The role requires various certifications and an energetic personality.

If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in your community and passionate about working with diverse individuals, we want you on our team!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 DUPR playing level.
• Ability to work well with children, youth, and adults.
• Experience teaching lessons in a club setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive pickleball programs and events.
• Ensure attendance and paperwork management.
• Respond to program feedback and emergency situations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Education

NCCP Instructor Level 1 Certification

Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification

Current High Five certifications

Job description

Job Description

Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation & Culture Team means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community. Working in Recreation means being a part of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others and have a passion to deliver high quality programs, events, and services. You will love the experience and our participants will too!

The Successful Candidate Will

• Deliver a fun, safe, and inclusive pickleball program, drop-ins and events.
• Ensure attendance is taken at each class and all paperwork is handed in promptly on the last day of the session.
• Provide quality customer service to participants, parents/guardians, and the general public. Respond to program feedback, enquiries, and requests promptly.
• Communicate and document any concerns to the Recreation Programmer (health and safety, attendance, participants, equipment, inventory, facility spaces).
• Respond to emergency situations including performing minor first aid and/or arranging for medical assistance.
• Manage their class time and preparation time, as well as arriving on time for their program.
• For full listing of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

Job Requirements

• NCCP Instructor Level 1 Certification required.
• Minimum 3.0 DUPR playing level.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with children, youth, and adults.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public, participants, parents/guardians of participants and staff.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality dealing with members and guests.
• Experience teaching lessons in a club setting with all ages is preferred.
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.
• Current High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development and High Five Sport certifications required.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification or Safe Management certification an asset.

Please Note

Certifications are not required at time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification.

Disclaimer

Candidates whose Standard First Aid certification expires after June 22, 2026 must renew their certification through a WSIB-approved provider and obtain the new Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C certification at candidates own cost.