Sports Instructor

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Dovercourt Recreation Association Full time

**About us**

Dovercourt is a small business in Ottawa, ON. We are professional, social, inclusive, and our goal is to Dovercourt is a not-for-profit, community-focused recreation center dedicated to providing high quality sport, recreation, and leisure opportunities to the community..

Our work environment includes:

- Growth opportunities
- Safe work environment
- Relaxed atmosphere

**About Dovercourt Recreation**:
Dovercourt is a not-for-profit, community-focused recreation center dedicated to providing high quality sport, recreation, and leisure opportunities to the community.
**Open Date**: August 4th, 2023
**Closing Date**: Until position is filled.

We are looking for a fun, well organized and skilled individual who can plan, develop, and implement lesson plans focusing on fundamental sports techniques and skills at a variety of styles, levels and ages.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Plan and develop lesson plans
- Maintain a positive relationship with participants and parents
- Implement a variety of techniques for participants to develop and improve skills
- Instruct and educate participants of all ages on dance skills and techniques

**Position Details**:
A part-time position with day, evening and weekend shifts. Number of hours per week vary up to 24 hours/week. Wage is between $15.5-23/hour based on qualification and experience.
Additional opportunities may be available in other program areas.

**Requirements**:

- Standard First Aid & CPR C
- Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (18+)
- High Five Certification
- Any sports certifications
- Two years of teaching experience
- Five years of sports experience
- Two years’ experience working with children in a recreation setting

**Other Skills & Abilities**:

- Customer Service Skills
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Working in a team setting

**How To Apply**:
Submit a resume and cover letter to Meghan Draper, Program Coordinator at Dovercourt Recreation Association.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 1-24 per week

**Salary**: $15.50-$23.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- teaching: 2 years (required)
- sports: 5 years (required)
- working with children in a recreationl setting: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid & CPR C Certification (preferred)
- High Five (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-09-05



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