Special Interest Instructor
Job Status: Continuous Part-Time
Pay & Grade: $23.81 to $32.14 hourly
Hours of Work:Up to 24 hours per week
Initial location: City Hall
Posting period:July 31, 2025 to August 14, 2025 (at 6:00pm)
Overview
Seeking a dedicated Special Interest Instructor to classes starting in the fall. An ideal candidate will have experience in instruction, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering creativity in a safe and welcoming environment. The position will start with 1 to 2 programs per week during the fall session.
Responsibilities
Program Preparation: Develop and conduct engaging programs for participants, ensuring they meet required standards.
Activity Instruction: Demonstrate and teach activities using established methods, providing helpful feedback to participants.
Safety Assurance: Explain and enforce safety rules for sports, recreation activities, and equipment use.
Supply Management: Gather and organize necessary supplies and equipment.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, including class attendance and incident reports, and distribute relevant forms and program information.
Participant Safety: Ensure the safety and enjoyment of participants through communication, monitoring, and enforcement of program and facility rules. Address unsafe and unacceptable behavior.
Equipment Care: Ensure equipment is used safely, kept in good condition, and stored properly.
Customer Service: Respond to participants' immediate concerns and needs, providing excellent customer service.
Facility Liaison: Act as a bridge between the facility and participants.
Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma and current technical or practical training in a relevant discipline.
Experience: At least one year of related experience.
Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including daytime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on program needs.
Instructional Skills: Proven experience in providing instruction within a program setting.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, along with strong customer service and behavior management abilities.
Background Check: Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
Reliability: Demonstrated reliability, positive attitude, and good employment record.
Department/Division:Community Services, Neighbourhood Programs and Services
Group: Non-Union/Management
Competition Number: 2025-266
Job Code: 9405
Number of positions: 12
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