Sports Instructor I (Archery, Karate and Pickleball)

City of Mississauga•Mississauga, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for program planning and delivering the Recreation & Culture Divisions Sports Programs and conducting a high-energy class that meets the program outlines and High Five principles (where age appropriate). Provide technical guidance on skills required for each sport as well as mentoring participants, other staff and volunteers and understand the different approaches required to teach different ages (preschool vs. adult participants). Under the direction of the Program Supervisor the successful candidate will be responsible to assist in the delivery and operations of a comprehensive recreation program, as developed by Recreation & Culture Division to meet the needs of all the participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating leisure activities.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in or have a Secondary School Diploma
Minimum of one year’s experience coaching / instructing the required sport.
Hold a NCCP Level 1 Coaching Certification
Require a valid Emergency First Aid / CPR”B” certificate, (Lifesaving Society, Canadian RedCross Society, St. John’s Ambulance or the Canadian Ski Patrol).
Ability to perform and teach to different levels of participants and demonstrate strong leadership and organizations skills.
Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Level III - Vulnerable Sector Check from a Police unit that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga

Nice To Haves

HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification
Physical Literacy Training is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Support the objectives and philosophies of the specified sport program through quality instruction and excellent public and staff relations.
Instruct, supervise and co-ordinate a comprehensive recreation program to meet the needs of all participants.
Plan, facilitate, and evaluate program activities to promote and support physical literacy amongst participants.
Accurate completion of administrative duties (i.e. daily attendance; facility checks, equipment inventory).
Provide students with instruction and supervision while effectively ensuring the safety of all participants.
Conduct safety checks of program equipment and allocated facilities daily.
Adhere to all program policies and standards as they relate to program content and delivery.
Effectively provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to participants, parents and volunteers and co-workers.
Effectively and in a timely manner communicate any issues/ information that could impact the quality and safe delivery of the program to the MOD or your direct supervisor.
Perform emergency procedures as required.
Being able to incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate is an asset.
Complete all mandatory online e-Learning modules.
Perform other related duties as assigned.