Recreational Sport Club Instructors/coaches

**About Western**: Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. **About Us**: Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation. At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners. These pillars are: Wellness & Wellbeing (comprised of the following departments: Health & Wellness, Student Support & Case Management and Wellness & Equity Education), Sport & Recreation (comprised of the following departments: Recreation & Active Well-being, Sport and Spirit & Connection), and Leadership & Learning (comprised of the following departments: Academic Support & Engagement and Careers & Experience). Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each student. The Sport & Recreation pillar collectively works to enrich student thriving through a focus on developing leadership and success in sport and recreation. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion we engage Mustangs in active-wellbeing and inspire spirit and tradition in order to strengthen the bonds of the Western community. Our vision is for students to discover balance in their lives and pursue challenges without fear of failure, ultimately enhancing their ability to thrive. Recreation & Active Well-being includes facilities, programming, and services that promote emotional, mental, physical, social and overall wellbeing through the participation in active living. By participating in programming, students will be encouraged to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle, will have increased self-confidence, improved stress management, and will have enhanced social connections within our community. Recreation also offers experiential experiences for students through our many leadership opportunities. Participation in recreation improves the quality of life and helps to develop a thriving lifestyle for students, staff and faculty during their time on campus and throughout their lives. **Responsibilities**: Purpose of Role: Recreational Based Sport Clubs are a part of Sports & Recreation and the larger division of Student Experience at Western. Sport builds on a rich athletic tradition of excellence and a commitment to providing a supportive high-performance environment for student-athletes. The Recreation Program is responsible for the development, implementation, assessment and management of recreational based Sport Clubs and student-specific programs. **Responsibilities**: Recreation oversees and is accountable for the recreational based Sport Clubs program, helping the University continue to meet the evolving needs of the student experience. The Sport Clubs Instructor, under the direction of the Recreation Clubs Coordinator and Sports & Recreation Leadership, is responsible for supporting and strengthening programming to provide a supportive recreational environment for students and focus on safe sport and the specific needs of students. Minimum Qualifications: The following qualifications will be required prior to commencing employment: - Standard or Emergency First Aid and CPR C with AED training - Safe Sport Certification (NCCP Online Module) - Teaching/Instruction Certification for respective Club sport or activity Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Demonstrated sport-specific knowledge, education and experience - Demonstrated ability to work well with others, particularly in a leadership capacity - Ability to foster teamwork and encourage club members to learn from each other - Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitud