City of Oshawa Job Posting: Temporary Part Time Head Skating Hockey instructor

The City of Oshawa is hiring a Temporary Part Time Recreation Program Staff D - Head Skating/Hockey Instructor, see below:

Posting Number: 004945

Job Title: Recreation Program Staff D - Head Skating/Hockey Instructor

City: Oshawa 

Province: Ontario

Employment Group: Exempt 

Wage Rate: CO5, $23.41 - $26.03 

Standard Weekly Hours of Work: up to 24 

Shift Work Required: Yes

Posting End Date: 2024/08/30

Job Description

Assist the Program Coordinator with the direct supervision of part-time Learn to Skate Instructors and Hockey Instructors during preschool, child/youth and adult skating programs.

Responsibilities

Assist with the supervision of part-time staff

• Provide job performance feedback to part-time staff
• Provide direction and guidance to part-time staff
• Provide direction to staff and respond to emergency/difficult situations to ensure a coordinated response
• Assign roles and duties to part-time staff
• Ensure part-time staff are enforcing and adhering to policies and procedures
• Adjust teaching areas/lineups as needed
• Ensure staff are continuously evaluating and updating participant worksheets

Directly supervise the program area

• Enforce policies and procedures of recreation facility
• Monitor participants in program, identifying risks/hazards and associate good judgement
• Educate the public on program safety with a focus on accident prevention
• Respond to emergency situations and provide first aid within the scope of training
• Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants through a set of skating and hockey specific skills
• Develop progressive lesson plans specific to the abilities of each group
• Error-detection & correction of all participants to enhance their skills and enjoyment of skating and hockey
• Supervise and evaluate participants progress throughout the program
• Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies and perform safety check of equipment prior to being used
• Ensure participants leave the ice surface safely at the end of each class and that the ice surface is safe and all equipment is prepared/put away during each on-ice session
• Directly guide volunteers as required

Administration

• Keep accurate participant attendance records
• Monitor class attendance lists
• Follow up with full-time staff regarding participants with extended absences
• Review participant progress cards for accuracy and completion
• Collect instructor worksheets upon the completion of a session

Enforce and follow City of Oshawa policies and procedures

• Complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required
• Administer first aid as required
• Complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required and report to Head Instructor or Program Coordinator
• Enforce City of Oshawa policies and procedures, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures (eg. fire plan)

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year Community College
• National Coaching Certification Program Certification related to specific program area e.g. hockey/figure skating
• Possess and keep current Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ qualifications
• 2 - 3 years experience instructing/coaching in learn to skate or hockey programs
• 5 years experience participating in skating and/or hockey
• Wear self-issued CSA approved hockey helmet
• Provide a current (within six months) Criminal Information Request prior to employment start date
• Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Apply online at: https://oshawa.jobs.net/en-CA/search

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.