Skate Program Instructor - North York District
Posting Date: Dec 15, 2024
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Company: City of Toronto
Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.
Please note: The posting end date has been extended for this position. We are in the process of reviewing current applications. Any further applications will only be reviewed if required. However, we encourage you to apply for additional positions and/or in the next season's job posting.
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: | 48843 |
| Job Category: | Skate |
| Job Type: | Temporary, Part-time |
| Hourly Rate: | $18.44 |
| Number of Positions: | TBD |
| Start Date: | TBD |
| Work Location: | North York District - Various |
| District: | North York District |
| Season: | Winter |
| Duration: | TBD |
| Shift Information: | TBD |
| Division: | Parks, Forestry & Recreation |
| Section: | PFR CR Community Recreation |
| Posting End Date: | 12/22/2024 |
Responsibilities:
- Instructs skate lessons.
- Ensures that the program location, equipment and supplies meet health and safety standards.
- Ensures the safety of participants.
- Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
- Assists with planning and coordination of special events.
- Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the divisional policies and procedures.
- Interacts with staff and participants.
- Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
- Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.
Qualifications:
- Must be minimum 16 years of age
- Current Emergency First Aid as recognized by the WSIB
- NCCP accreditation preferred
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in a recognized Skating Program, including technical competence performing skating skills.
- Experience working with all ages: pre-school, children, youth, adult, senior adult
- Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures & regulations related to: Rink/Arena facilities; Skating or In-line Skating or Hockey (as appropriate); Health & Safety; Risk Management, Access & Equity.
- 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.
We thank all applicants for their submission. Only candidates who are selected for next steps will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folders, and log in to your profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied.
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 recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the Requisition ID and the job title. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its 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.