Req ID: 28284
Vacancy Type: Part-Time
Number of Positions: 25
Closing Date: 06/29/2026
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching group ice skating classes for participants ages 3 to adult. Groups range in size from 4-10 participants with the majority of the participants working on basic skating skills.
Evening and weekend hours are available at various arenas in Mississauga.
Tentative Locations:
Clarkson CC
Erin Mills Twin Arena
Huron Park Recreation Centre
Iceland Arena
Meadowvale 4 Rinks
Mississauga Valley CC
Paul Coffey Arena (Malton Arena)
Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
Under the direction of the Supervisor of City Wide Programs and with the functional guidance from the Lead Skate Instructor, the successful candidate will;
- Teach group lessons varying in size from 4 to 10 participants and classes varying in length from 30 to 50 minutes.
- Ensure the continuing safety of all participants during lessons.
- Prepare and deliver lessons that are inclusive and meet the needs of all participants in the group.
- Inspect participants' skating equipment for proper fit and condition on an ongoing basis.
- Inspect equipment used in the program on an ongoing basis to ensure that it is safe.
- Prepare weekly lesson plans for each group and be prepared to review lesson plans with the Lead Skate Instructor or Program Supervisor.
- Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
- Provide quality customer service to participants, parents and volunteers.
- Ensure that all participants are properly registered and recorded on the class list weekly.
- Evaluate students' progress and complete progress cards for each student in a testable program.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Minimum 15 years of age
- Figure Skating, Hockey, Recreational skating lessons or Ringette experience.
- Have the knowledge to teach and ability to perform the skills in the City of Mississauga Skating Program.
- Must hold a valid Emergency or Standard First Aid certificate with CPR B or C (Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross Society, St. John's Ambulance or the Canadian Ski Patrol) certification (must be recognized by WSIB). The award must be current during the employment period and is at the employees expense.
- Must hold a valid HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification and is at the employees expense.
- Strong leadership, organizational and planning skills.
- Strong skills in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Previous customer service experience is an asset.
- Must be prepared to work with children and adults.
- Must be able to stand/skate for extended periods of time in a cold environment.
- Required to provide own skates and CSA approved hockey helmet or Wuevo Figure Skating Helmet.
- A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense
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
Organization Unit: CMS/City Wide Sports Programs
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
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Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
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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.
