Ball Hockey/ Soccer Instructor

**Job description**

For more than 20 years, Kinbridge Community Association (Kinbridge) has been serving the needs of local residents and their families by providing programs and services aimed at strengthening our community of over 34,000 residents living in south Cambridge, Christopher Champlain and Southwood neighbourhoods. As a grassroots organization, Kinbridge focuses on actively engaging and empowering community through positive relationship building and the facilitation of programs and services that embrace equity, inclusion and diversity for all ages.

The Kinbridge Ball hockey/ Soccer Instructor will program plan, supervise, facilitate, and lead a variety of ball hockey and soccer activities and programming for children ages 4 to 12 years old. Kinbridge Recreation Programs follow the HIGH FIVE quality standards for children’s programs. Kinbridge Ball hockey/Soccer Instructors will provide an engaging and safe environment for all program participants. The following responsibilities and qualifications are required of all applicants.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and guide program participants and volunteers
- Report directly to Kinbridge Recreation Coordinator on a weekly basis
- Manage daily attendance procedures
- Review existing program plans and complete new plans for program
- Must express a caring attitude when working with children
- Distribute and collect program evaluations
- Maintain accurate administrative meeting deadlines
- Ensure proper set up and clean up is completed adhering to COVID-19 mandated protocol
- Attend and actively participate in all training/orientations, staff meetings, and special events
- Other duties as required

**Qualifications**
- **Working on your High School Diploma and or looking for relevant Hockey experience.**:

- Complete a police record check (if over the age of 18)
- Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR C
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Childhood Development or Sport Certificate or willing to obtain
- Proven experience working with children
- Proven skills and the ability to take initiative within a group setting
- Proven ability to work with a team and independently
- Proven ability to create a ball hockey program and facilite to children between the ages of 8 and 12.

**Assets for this position include**:

- NCCP Certification in Active Start, Fundamentals, or Learn 2 Train
- Respect in Sport, Making Headway or Making Ethical Decisions
- Training in Conflict Resolution
- Fundamental Movement Skills Certification
- Behavioral Management
- Trauma Informed Training

**Expected start date**: January 15- March 20, 2024 for an 8 week program.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary

**Education**: Completed Diploma or Degree or working towards Diploma or Degree

**Work remotely: In person**

In addition to your resume, a cover letter detailing how your skills, experience and education will contribute to your success in this position. Resumes received without a cover letter will not be considered.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Part-time hours: 3-5 hours per week

**Salary**: $16.55 per hour

Application deadline: 2023-11-30

Expected start date: 2024-01-15

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 3-5 per week

**Salary**: $16.55 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- playing or coaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-01-15