Community Fastpitch Softball Instructor

**Softball Program Instructors**
ActivNation programs engage youth in healthy active living and developing skills such as teamwork, commitment, and mental readiness. Sport specific skills and life skills are emphasized so that each youth can transfer these skills into their school and daily lives.
Our Summer programs collaborate with communities within a 6-12 hour drive from the Ottawa region. Our programs are tailored for youth aged 7-21, focusing primarily on softball. Complementary to this, we work with the community to ensure all youth are becoming leaders in sport, school, and community; and most importantly, leading a healthy and active lifestyle
**Program Overview**:

- Dates: July 3 to September 1 - Approx. 8 weeks total
- Location: Community in Northern Quebec
- Salary: $1150 per Week
- All accommodations covered over the contract dates.
- Travel covered to and from community - Flight or Drive ($.55 per KM)
- Approx. 30-40 hours per week
- 1-2 Weekends per month
- Commensurate Weekly Pay with Food Allowance

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead softball training sessions and games
- Complete daily attendance tracking
- Complete monthly program reports
- Serve as a role model in the community and encourage participants to become healthier & well-rounded individuals
- Assist with local administrative duties as per the direction of the Sport Director
- Act as Coach or Assistant coach when needed with respective teams

**Requirements**:

- Interest in teaching softball and sports skills to young participants aged 7-21
- Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and positive
- Must have good personal and managerial skills
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong background in softball, sports teaching, and instructing experience
- Certificate of Emergency First Aid and CPR are an asset

This position offers a unique opportunity to impact youth development positively while fostering a passion for softball and sportsmanship in a dynamic community setting.

Commensurate pay & food allowance package included

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $1,200.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Can you provide a criminal record check?
- Are you open and able to travel to Indigenous communities located 10 hours from Ottawa for on-site assignments lasting 8 weeks per term? Housing and travel allowances will be provided.

**Experience**:

- Fastpitch Softball: 7 years (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-06-22
Expected start date: 2024-07-03