Learn to Skate Instructor

Recreation Services Brandons Community SportsplexMore than one position may be filledPlease apply with a cover letter and resume Conditions: This program consists of 5-8 lesson sessions year-round. Lessons typically take place on Saturday mornings. Training will take place on a flexible/casual basis in advance of commencing employment. This is a temporary position and will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69. This opportunity is open to all applicants; however first consideration will be given to current City of Brandon CUPE employees. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this positionRate of Pay: $17.37- $23.26 per hour (2026 Rates)The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains : The City of Brandon requires proof of mandatory qualifications. Please ensure these documents are attached when completing your Date: Open until competition will include an interview. PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe Learn to Skate Instructor is focused on helping individuals develop fundamental skating skills in a fun and safe environment at Brandons Community Sportsplex. This position involves preparing individual program plans instructing skating programs and evaluating the progress of program participants while promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activity. Instructors work to ensure that participants have a positive experience and are performing the skills in a safe manner as set out in the established DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare lesson plans;Gather required equipment in advance of lessonsGreet program participants and assist them in putting on their equipment when required; Provide instruction to program participants on the prepared lesson plans;Track attendance;Complete evaluations and reports; Keep the skate lock-up tidy;Correspond with parents after class when required;Respond to questions from participants and parents related to the program; Provide a safe cooperative and enjoyable environment for program participants;Other duties related to the program as may be required. NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEEmergency First Aid and CPR C Certification within 60 days of appointment;Successful completion of Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Persons QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCESkate instructor coaching certification; Previous skating instruction or coaching experience;Previous experience working with children;Previous experience working in a multi-ethnic CONDITIONSThe Learn to Skate Instructor works independently and in a team -motivated and quality driven to perform independently (frequently);Wide variety of tasks requiring ability to make independent decisions (frequently);Work in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (frequently);Position requires shift work which may include days evenings and weekends;Responsible to the Program & Events contact for a complete job descriptionThe City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted please follow us on Facebook or X!