Req ID: 28183
Vacancy Type: Part-Time
Number of Positions: 3
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Responsible for program planning and delivering the Recreation & Culture Divisions Sports Programs and conducting a high-energy class that meets the program outlines and High Five principles (where age appropriate). Provide technical guidance on skills required for each sport as well as mentoring participants, other staff and volunteers and understand the different approaches required to teach different ages (preschool vs. adult participants).
Locations:
Frank McKechnie CC - Karate, Archery
Burnhamthorpe CC: Karate
Huron Park CC - Pickleball
Under the direction of the Program Supervisor the successful candidate will be responsible to assist in the delivery and operations of a comprehensive recreation program, as developed by Recreation & Culture Division to meet the needs of all the participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating leisure activities.
- Support the objectives and philosophies of the specified sport program through quality instruction and excellent public and staff relations.
- Instruct, supervise and co-ordinate a comprehensive recreation program to meet the needs of all participants.
- Plan, facilitate, and evaluate program activities to promote and support physical literacy amongst participants.
- Accurate completion of administrative duties (i.e. daily attendance; facility checks, equipment inventory).
- Provide students with instruction and supervision while effectively ensuring the safety of all participants.
- Conduct safety checks of program equipment and allocated facilities daily.
- Adhere to all program policies and standards as they relate to program content and delivery.
- Effectively provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to participants, parents and volunteers and co-workers.
- Effectively and in a timely manner communicate any issues/ information that could impact the quality and safe delivery of the program to the MOD or your direct supervisor.
- Perform emergency procedures as required.
- Being able to incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate is an asset.
- Complete all mandatory online e-Learning modules.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- The successful candidate must be enrolled in or have a Secondary School Diploma
- Minimum of one year’s experience coaching / instructing the required sport.
- Candidate will also hold a NCCP Level 1 Coaching Certification
- Candidate will require a valid Emergency First Aid / CPR”B” certificate, (Lifesaving Society, Canadian RedCross Society, St. John’s Ambulance or the Canadian Ski Patrol).
- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification
- Physical Literacy Training is considered an asset.
- Candidate will have the ability to perform and teach to different levels of participants and demonstrate strong leadership and organizations skills.
- Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Level III - Vulnerable Sector Check from a Police unit that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga
Hourly Rate/Salary: $21.51 - $26.24
Grade: PD
Hours of Work: up to 24 hours per week
Work Location: Various locations across the City of Mississauga
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [email protected] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
