Hockey Camp Instructor

The Corporation of the•East Gwillimbury, ON

2h•CA$0 - CA$51•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of East Gwillimbury is seeking enthusiastic, responsible, outgoing individuals with demonstrated leadership skills who are looking forward to an exciting and rewarding summer, within our Parks, Recreation & Culture Department. As a leader in modernization, innovation, and creativity, East Gwillimbury is proud to be selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025. Located along Highway 404 in northern York Region, East Gwillimbury is a premier centre for growth within the GTA and is also Canada’s fastest-growing municipality (based on 2021 Census data). EG offers competitive wages and benefits and prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its employees through social events, wellness programs, and fitness facilities. Employees also have access to more than 50 kms of trails to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work. The Town of East Gwillimbury is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it is important our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. Join our team and see the EG difference!

Requirements

Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certificate required.
Vulnerable Sector Police Check required.
Valid National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)Certification or equivalent coaching certification required.
Excellent ice-skating and instructing abilities.
Ability to design, lead and implement practice sessions based on age group.
Excellent customer service and leadership skills.
Ability to deal with difficult and confidential situations.
Excellent organizational skills and capable of dealing with multiple situations at once in a professional and courteous manner.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of hockey coaching experience is considered an asset.
Prior supervisory experience within a recreational setting is considered an asset.
High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development (considered an asset)

Responsibilities

Teaching, leading and overseeing the hockey camps implemented for children and youth.
Develops practice plans.
Gives feedback to the participants.
Ensures they are providing an enjoyable, fun, exciting program for participants.
Adapt program plans to ensure they are inclusive for all participants.
Create program plans and leads participants through engaging drills throughout entirety of ice session.
Supervises the behavior of participants in hallways and change rooms advising of rule infractions.
Performs minor first aid treatment for participants and/or arranges for emergency professional medical assistance as required.
Completes administrative tasks as assigned.
Responds to inquiries from parents, general public and program participants and resolves/refers them to the appropriate staff.