Adult/Older Adult Crafts/Hobby Instructor (Sewing, Woodworking) - Toronto/East York
Req ID : 67090

Job Category : Arts

Job Type : Temporary, Part time

Hourly Rate : $24.40

Number of Positions : Talent pool for future vacancies

Start Date : TBD

Work Location : TBD

District : Toronto/East York

Season : Winter

Duration : TBD

Shift Information : TBD

Division : Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Section : PFR CR Community Recreation

Posting End Date : 09/30/2026

Note: Please indicate your area of specialty (Sewing and/or Woodworking when applying and on your resume.

Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes, implements and instructs program session for Craft and Hobby programs for Adults &/or Older Adults in a specified medium.

Prepares lesson plans based on program curriculum prior to the start of the program session.

Ensures necessary supplies and equipment list is provided prior to start of session to the appropriate supervisor.

Ensures that the appropriate supplies and equipment are in place and operational.

Ensures supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored away after use.

Trains, oversees and evaluates assistant instructors or volunteers assigned to the program.

Interacts with the public and all internal staff to provide program information.

Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in the Part Time Recreation Workers Handbook and all relevant policy and procedure manuals.

Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program (i.e. attendance, incident and accident reports).

Qualifications:

Must beminimum 16 years of age.

Demonstrated ability to teach appropriate age group, demonstrated arts ability, leadership training or volunteer experience.

Formal training and experience or post-secondary qualifications in a related field is an asset.





Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions.

Must produce original current Basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification as recognized by the WSIB.

You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

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Accommodation:
If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at [email protected] , quoting the RequisitionIDand the jobtitle. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughoutits hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements (toronto.ca) for further details.

Vulnerable Sector Check:
One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check. For Recreation Worker positions, we are only able to consider candidates who obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check. Once an applicant is given a conditional offer of employment, we will obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check for applicants who reside within the City of Toronto. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.

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📌 Adult/Older Adult Crafts/Hobby Instructor (Sewing, Woodworking) - Toronto/East York (Ontario)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Ontario