Accepting applications until positions are filled. Hiring will occur on an ongoing basis throughout the posting period.

Hourly Rate: $31.85/hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation.

Why should you consider working for us? What we do every day makes a difference and has an impact on the quality of life for our community. We have a solid learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed, and we are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.

The successful candidates will be responsible for and must have the ability to plan, lead and implement structured sport programs. This is recreation work that involves instructing, coaching, preparing individual and daily activity program plans promoting interest and encouraging participation. This position ensure that participants have a positive experience and are performing the skills in a safe manner as set out in established protocols.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Recreation Programmers and is evaluated in terms of effectiveness of instruction and services provided and conformance to established practices. It is essential that the ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, is energetic and enthusiastic, is well organized plus is able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of internal and external contacts.

The terms of employment are based on recreation programs and/or activity service delivery to meet community demand. Hours of work will be linked to specific programs and/or activities, the hours and availability of work are dependent on program and or activity registrations.

Duties May Include

Develops detailed program plans for the sport sessions

Demonstrates techniques to individuals and groups of all abilities





Prepares a seasonal program plan for review by a Recreation Programmer

Organizing and implementing sport activities

Coach quality recreational sport programs

Leads a staff/volunteer group in providing programs and activities

Communicate with participants and caregivers

Monitors progress of participants and tracks attendance

Fills out progress cards or provides individual feedback to participants

Institute and enforce rules and procedures for participants

Ensure participant welfare during all activities

Ensure the proper handling of first aid and emergency situations

Prepare, purchase, and inventory equipment and supplies for programs

Inspects program area and equipment (report if maintenance and repair needed)

Act as a positive role model for staff and participants

Set up and take down of equipment, etc.

Performs and partakes in other duties and activities as required and related to the program

Required Qualifications

Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C required

Acceptable Police Information Check with the Vulnerable Sector

NCCP or Other, Activity / Sport Specific, Instructor / Coach Certification

1-year experience leading the specific activity/program

Class 5 Drivers License

Required Skills and Abilities

Sound knowledge of the methods used to instruct

Working knowledge of the body mechanics and movement skills





Organizational ability and lesson planning skills

Ability to provide instruction in a fun, safe, controlled and organized manner

Ability to effectively communicate, instruct and demonstrate skills and techniques to a diverse range of individuals and groups of all ages and abilities

Ability to maintain control and exercise influence with tact and diplomacy in a professional and calm manner

Specific skills, experience and knowledge of the sport

Experience leading activity groups with children, youth and/or adults

Ability to understand, follow and carry out oral and written communications

Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and co-workers

Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun environment for participants

Ability to work as an effective team member

Physical strength and ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Stamina to occasionally stand and walk for a minimum of four hours

Ability to maintain excellent public relations with participants

Must have effective written and verbal communication skills

Needs to be able to demonstrate initiative

Ability to lead a work team effectively To Apply:

Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile. Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.

By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile. ​

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Masters Swim - Coach (Excluded) (Saint John)
🏢 City of Vernon
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