Part Time Program Instructor, Badminton

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax•Ajax, ON

1d•CA$24 - CA$26•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Program Instructor is accountable for planning and implementation of a safe and enjoyable beginner to intermediate program, teaching the fundamentals of Badminton. The role involves developing and implementing an 8-12 week sports program for children/youth ages 6 to 14, leading groups, ensuring safety and well-being, and providing an individualized approach to skill mastery and development. The instructor is responsible for ensuring necessary equipment is available and maintained, handling incidents and emergencies according to departmental policies, accurately completing attendance sheets, and assisting with special needs programming. A positive and inclusive program environment is to be fostered, encouraging full participation, best performance, and skill learning. The role requires cooperation and effective communication with participants and the Community Recreation Coordinator, preparing the class space before participants arrive and ensuring it is clean afterward. The instructor must abide by Town of Ajax policies, act professionally, and ensure effective public relations and problem-solving. Administrative tasks to support the program are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years of age or older.
Minimum 1 year of teaching/coaching Badminton and/or leadership skills and a combination of training, education, and experience deemed equivalent.
Minimum 2-3 years of advanced skills/experience relevant to the activity being taught, acquired through multiple years of participation and lessons.
Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of recreation programs and services.
Experience working with children and youth in a recreational setting.
Current Standard First Aid certification with CPR C certification.
HIGH FIVE ® - Principles of Healthy Child Development.
Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) that is current (completed within the last six months), upon being hired.
Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a safe and enjoyable 8-12 week sports program for children/youth ages 6 to 14, under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator.
Leads groups of program participants and ensures the safety and well-being of your assigned class.
Provides an individualized approach that assists with the mastery of skills and development within the program.
Ensures that the necessary equipment and supplies are available, and that such equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe condition.
Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.
Ensures that the attendance sheets are completed accurately every week and submitted to the appropriate supervisor at the end of each session.
Assists in the development and implementation of special needs programming in conjunction with supervisor.
Creates an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive program experience.
Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform the best of their ability, and learn new skills.
Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, and the Community Recreation Coordinator.
Ensures the class is prepared before the participants arrive and that it is clean after the students leave.
Ensures the safety and well-being of your assigned class.
Abides by the Town of Ajax policies and acts in a professional manner at all times.
Ensures effective public relations, and problem solves as necessary.
Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program.