Job Type:
Permanent
Department:
Hourly Wage:
$23.49
Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):
August 10, 2026
Openings:
3
About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.
Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.
What We Offer?
This position is eligible for the following:
- Starting Hourly Rate: $23.49
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and option to participate in the OMERS pension plan
- Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
- For further details of what we offer,
Position Summary
Reporting to the Coordinator, Recreation, this part-time position is responsible for the planning and instruction of quality programs, ensuring that all activities are safe, fun and appropriate for the targeted age group and expectations of the department.
The program would be Move More Music. Reporting to the Coordinator, Recreation, this part-time position is responsible for the planning and delivery of fundamental dance movements and activities that are safe, fun and appropriate for the targeted age group.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Facilitate program delivery, leading and coaching participants with a focus on quality participant experience, effective skill development, and positive social experience.
Foster a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all participants
Develop and modify lesson plans to meet the varied needs and skill levels of participants
Understand and ensure compliance of all established rules and guidelines governing the safety and conduct of participants
Provide guidance and oversight of volunteers
Establish positive relationships and clear communication channels with all staff, participants, parents, and volunteers.
Maintain a safe and clean program space, including proper usage and storage of equipment. Set-up and take down of program equipment in adherence with lesson plans. Communicate deficiencies to supervisor.
Evaluate situations for potential risks and proactively take action to address such risks. Communicate any action and/or concerns to supervisor.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and handle sensitive situations with mature judgement
Provide suggestions to Coordinator, Recreation on ways to enhance the program and the participant experience
Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines, and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Report incidents, concerns or site damage to Supervisor
Maintain and submit attendance records; complete additional program-related paperwork as required (eg. end of session participant progress reports, daily open/close program checklists)
Attend and participate in mandatory staff trainings and meetings
Perform other duties in accordance with department objectives
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 16 years of age
Completion of Secondary Education (Dance, General Interest)
Minimum of two (2) years teaching/program instruction experience
Standard First Aid and CPR C
HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (children’s programs)
NCCP required for sports related programming
Strong knowledge and aptitude in a specialized field, depending on program (i.e. physical literacy, Dance)
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Effective program planning and service delivery skills
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work well independently and in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with targeted age group
HIGH FIVE® Quest 2 preferred
Experience working with persons with disabilities
Certifications/workshops in a related field
Crisis Prevention Intervention or equivalent
Note to Applicants
This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.
We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
Accommodations
Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on August 9, 2026.
If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.
