Job Summary: To provide direction, instruction and coordination of skate programs.
Machines and Equipment Used: First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment
Season(s): Winter
District(s): North District Only District map (pdf)
Wage: View wage rate chart (pdf)
Responsibilities:
- Provides direction, instruction and coordination of skate programs.
- Assists in the recruitment, training and direction of instructors, assistants and volunteers.
- Oversees testing procedures and instructs classes as required.
- Interacts with staff, participants, spectators and community members to provide program information.
- Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in Policy and Procedure Manuals.
- Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
- Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the divisional policies and procedures.
- Participates in coordinating and facilitating special events.
- Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
- Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.
Qualifications:
- Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
- NCCP accreditation preferred.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in a recognized Skating Program, including technical competence performing skating skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of standards, progressions and learning outcomes for teaching skate skills and hockey skills - Experience and knowledge of PFR Division skating program and syllabus preferred.
- Experience organizing & implementing instructional programming; and leading, supervising or directing staff.
- Experience working with all ages: pre-school, children, youth, adult, senior adult.
- Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures & regulations related to: Rink/Arena facilities; Skating or In-line Skating and Hockey (as appropriate); Health & Safety; Risk Management, Access & Equity.
- You must possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). Applicants who meet all other qualifications and obtain a conditional job offer will be advised of PHCD course offerings in order to meet this qualification.
