Instructor, Youth Program

4 days ago


Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

Job Summary:

The City of Whitehorse is seeking a qualified individual to lead and facilitate recreational programs for children and youth. As an Instructor, Child, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering engaging and safe programs that promote healthy child development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement developmentally appropriate programs for children and youth, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

2. Communicate effectively with internal staff, participants, community partners, parents, and the public, responding to inquiries and providing feedback.

3. Maintain program spaces, ensuring equipment is set up, taken down, and stored properly, and documenting any unusual behavior or suspicions of abuse.

4. Compile statistics, maintain accurate records, and provide feedback on recreational programs.

5. Follow established safety procedures and standards, ensuring a safe working environment.

Working Conditions:

The majority of work is performed in a public recreation setting, with some exposure to noisy conditions and bodily fluids. Regular evening and weekend work is required, with hours of work between 05:00 and 01:00, Sunday to Saturday.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Completion of Grade 12.
  • 2 years of previous experience working or volunteering with children and youth in a recreational setting, with 3 months of on-the-job training.
  • RCMP Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Standard First Aid, CPR Level C + AED.
  • WHMIS.
  • Food Safe Level 1 (an asset).
  • High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification or equivalent (an asset).
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of age groups and abilities.
  • Ability to motivate children and youth and manage behavior problems.
  • Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for children and youth.
  • Conflict resolution skills and ability to deal with the general public.
  • Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.



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