Program Instructor 2 (Tennis Instructors)

MUNICIP. OF CLARINGTON•Courtice, ON

19h•CA$0 - CA$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Municipality of Clarington, Public Services Department, Community Services Division is looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff to provide leadership and supervision in a safe and enjoyable environment for Clarington Programs. Clarington is launching a new Sport & Recreation program, Her Game, Our Goal, consisting of strategies that increase participation in sport among females and those who self-identify as women, in partnership with National Bank. This free tennis program helps remove barriers so that girl-identified youth, aged 7-13 years can experience everything sport has to offer, building life skills along the way. Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, Community Programs – Recreation and Inclusion, the successful candidate will assist in coaching girl-identified youth of various ages and abilities. This is a temporary 4-week opportunity, which applicants must be available during program hours which include the following Sundays – September 13th, 20th, 27th and October 4, 2026. Applicants must be available for all program dates due to the timeframe of the grant program.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience coaching children, youth, and/or adult in the sport of tennis in a recreation/sports setting with demonstrated leadership qualities and be a competent in the sport of tennis.
Exhibit maturity, responsibility, and strong leadership skills.
Advanced knowledge and skills of tennis with the ability to conduct activities and lead practices; possessing a current National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Instructor – Beginner Tennis is preferred and/or a minimum level of play of 2.0 is required.
Excellent verbal communication skills and strong written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.
Must be able to legally work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR “C” would be an asset at time of interview.
Certificate in High 5 Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) would be an asset at time of interview.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Recreation Coordinator in program delivery of Her Game, Our Goal – Tennis, girl-identified youth (ages 7-13 years), including creating and delivering lesson plans.
Adapting programming where required to support a safe and inclusive learning environment for all skill levels of participants.
Planning and delivering age-appropriate tennis activities and skill development sessions that follow Tennis Canada’s Whole Player Development Pathway (WPDP). Specifically focused on the Active Start and FUNdamentals stages.
Assisting with program setup, equipment management, and program evaluation to ensure participant safety.
Acting as a positive role model and mentor for participants to develop confidence, teamwork, and positive social connections.
Communicating effectively with participants, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Responding to general inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
Complete program reports as required.
Other duties as assigned.