Specialty Youth Program Instructor

**Section**: Recreation Services
**Division**: Leisure Services
**Department**: Community Development
**Initial Reporting Location**: Adanac Ski Hill

**Job Status**: Contract part time positions
**Estimated Probable Duration**: November 18, 2024 to March 21, 2025 (weather permitting)

**Affiliation**: Non union
**Hours of Work**: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: Yes
**Range/Rate of Pay**: Group 5 - $23.02 to $27.12 per hour

**Main Function**: To design a lesson format for youth aged eight (8) to eighteen (18) (e.g. Art, Tai Chi, Dance, Skiing, Snowboarding, Skating, Cycling, Child programming, etc.) that encourages safety and class participation, and to deliver the program.

**Characteristic Duties**: Under the general supervision of the Recreation Co-ordinator.
- Design a class format that encourages safety and class participation and deliver the program (e.g. Art, Tai Chi, Dance, Skiing, Snowboarding, Skating, Cycling, Child programming, etc.)
- Perform proper techniques as to not cause injury or harm to any pupil in the class.
- Instruct at the appropriate level for each class.
- Be attentive and alert to the regards of all pupils in the class.
- May provide supervision and guidance to Program Instructors assisting with class delivery, as required.
- Maintain a clean/safe activity space and ensure that equipment is maintained and properly set up.
- Responsible for being aware of the facility policies in place at the program site.
- Inform Immediate Supervisor of any program issues, facility problems, and/or misconduct by a class participant.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure Program Evaluation Forms are distributed to participants.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications;**

**Education and Training**:

- Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade 12) Education.
- For Skiing Programs; must possess Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance (CSIA) Level II.
- For Snowboarding Programs; must possess CASI Level II. Freestyle or Terrain Parks certification is an asset.
- Must be a certified instructor in good standing.
- Must hold current CPR and First Aid Certificate for designated positions.

**Experience**:

- Two and one-half (2½) up to and including five (5) years of related experience in the designated field (e.g. Art, Tai Chi, Dance, Skiing, Snowboarding, Skating, Cycling, Child programming, etc.).
- Up to six (6) months of teaching experience.

**Knowledge of**:

- For Ski Instructor; familiarity with the CSIA Skier Development Program “Mini Viking”.
- For Snowboard Instructor; familiarity with the CASI “Quick Ride” Program.
- Best practices within areas of responsibility.

**Abilities to**:

- Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a courteous and effective manner.
- Demonstrate participation in continuing education courses and workshops.
- Demonstrate commitment to the philosophy and goals of CGS’s programs.

**Personal Suitability**:

- Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

**Language**:

- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- French verbal skills an asset.

**Other Requirements**:

- Provide at own cost, a Criminal Records Check, for designated positions.

**How To Apply**:
We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
- Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:

.doc
- .docx
- .txt
- .pdf
- .rtf

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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