Specialty Instructor II - Disc Golf Instructor

The Corporation of the City of Markham•Markham, ON

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Applications are now being accepted for the part-time position of Disc Golf Instructor, in the Recreation Services Department, Community & Fire Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online by May 30, 2026. Location: Aaniin Community Centre Schedule: June 30 start date with potential for weekday evening or weekend shift. Job Summary: In this position, you will plan, organize, and instruct a disc golf putting program. You will also be responsible for ensuring a positive and safe environment for participants and peers. As the Disc Golf Instructor, your level of sophistication and concentration will be geared towards the particular participants being taught, while ensuring a positive and safe environment for all.

Requirements

Minimum in progress or successful completion of a High School Diploma
Current Standard First Aid Certification with CPR “C” required
High Five Certificate and adherence to the principles of Healthy Child Development. (Children ages 6 to 12 years)
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
Excellent verbal/written communication skills, leadership skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons, parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner
Good customer service and communication (written and verbal) skills to coach and mentor a diverse range of generally adult students
Excellent Leadership skills

Responsibilities

Prepares, organizes and leads disc golf programs for children and adults
Facilitates, leads and supervises the program
Organizes and writes lesson plans, ensures participant safety and quality instruction
Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies, maintains an inventory of supplies, reporting to the Program Coordinator/ Recreation Supervisor any items needing replacement. Ensures the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants
Prepares and presents an orientation to patrons/ participants at the beginning of each program session including:
General rules and procedures of disc golf
Fitness and safety measures to be followed
Keeps attendance records and checks with participants who have extended absences. Gives all new participant names that are not on the list to the Program Coordinator/ Recreation Supervisor
Checks and ensures all participant emergency and medical information is obtained through the completion of a personal data form on the participants’ first day
Works with the program supervisor to ensure that program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations
Supervises part-time Program Assistants and volunteers as required
Advises Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor of any customer service issues, complaints or inquiries
Ensures safety at ALL times, enforcing safety regulations as set out by the City of Markham sports, fitness, arts and leisure programs policies and procedures and the requirements of the various legislative bodies e.g. Public Health Food Handling regulations, etc.