Skate Instructor

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Skate Instructor - Fall 2024

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

JOB STATUS & DURATION : Part-time, seasonal and temporary

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 24

HOURS OF WORK: 24 variable hours / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required

LOCATION: Undefined

HOURLY RATE:  $19.45

POSTING DATE: May 01, 2024

CLOSING DATE: May 07, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Skate Head Coach / Recreation Programmer / Recreation Coordinator, Instructors are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a high quality program that is stimulating, safe and enjoyable for all participants. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of participants at all times.

Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating skating lessons for all levels of participants Keep current with industry trends and new class formats Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately Supervise participants and maintain complete vigilance to minimize risk, and be ready to respond at all times Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation Ensure all participants are equipped with proper personal protective equipment (. helmet) when required Supervise program participants and ensure their safety both on and off ice Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging participants Communicate with participants in regards to lesson opportunities and accident prevention Address and resolve complaints and on-ice issues Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. Attendance and incident/accident reports) Maintain understanding of department programs and services Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action Supervise and mentor volunteers and assistants Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff Attend meetings/ trainings as required Perform other duties as assigned

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Minimum 15 years of age Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment ( High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hire Exceptional customer service and communication skills Experience in Hockey, Figure Skating, and/or Power Skating or ability to skate at an advanced level (Forward Skating, Backward Skating, Turns, Inside/Outside Edges, Stops, Jumps and Crossovers)

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by May 07, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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