Job Description

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, plan, organize, lead and supervise formal and structured recreational skating and hockey programs for preschool, child/youth and adults.

Responsibilities:

- Develop progressive lesson plans specific to the abilities of each group
- Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants through a set of skating and hockey specific skills
- Error-detection & correction of all participants to enhance their skills and enjoyment of skating and hockey
- Supervise and evaluate participants progress throughout the program
- Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies
- Ensure participants leave the ice surface safely at the end of each class and that the ice surface is safe and all equipment is prepared/put away during each on-ice session
- Perform safety check of equipment prior to being used
- Directly guide volunteers as required
- Open and close program space
- Keep accurate participant attendance records
- Follow up with full-time staff regarding participants with extended absences
- Administer first aid as required
- Complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required and report to Head Instructor or Program Coordinator
- Enforce City of Oshawa policies and procedures, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards,



emergency procedures (eg. fire plan)
- Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
- Preform Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Minimum grade 12 education
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR C Certification
- 5 years’ experience participating in skating and/or hockey
- 1 year experience instructing/coaching in learn to skate or hockey programs
- Wear self-issued CSA approved hockey helmet including a full face mask (cage) for hockey skills programs during all on-ice instruction
- Possess and keep current Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ qualifications
- Provide a current (within six months) Criminal Information Request prior to employment start date
- Demonstrate positive customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
- Attend all staff trainings and meetings
- Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

📌 Temporary Part-Time Program Instructor - Skate - Fall 2026 (Canada)
🏢 City of Oshawa
📍 Canada