Employer: Kensington Judo Society o/a Kensington Judo Club
Business information: A non-profit Judo Society since 2004
Business Address: 3465 Commercial St, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4E8
Work Location: Same as above and 187 East 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5T 2C1
Type of Employment: Full-time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

- Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
- Schedule activities
- Supervise and Train staff
- Ensure safety of rescuers and victims at accident scenes
- Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
- Maintain and repair sports equipment
- Prepare reports
- Understand principles of group dynamics
- Leading/instructing groups
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Provide lifestyle awareness information
- Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required

Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary education is required

Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a Judo Instructor are required. If the candidate does not have at least 3 years of experience, then the completion of a college program in recreation or physical education is required.

Experience working with children is an asset

Certificates, licences, memberships,



and courses: National Coaching Certification Program Dojo Instructor certificate and Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 are required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching and kneeling
- Standing for extended periods.

Personal Suitability:

- Accurate, Client focus and Dependability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Flexibility and Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement, Organized and Reliability
- Team player.

Language: English is required

Weight handling: Maximum 60 Kg

Ability to supervise at least 4 people

Salary: 36.60 hourly, 40 hours per week.

Benefits: Gratuities, Uniform provided by employer, Free parking available, Team building opportunities, On-site recreation and activities, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), On-site daycare available, Learning/training paid by employer

Important Information: The worker will work from Monday to Saturday, in 7 to 8-hour shifts scheduled between 10:30 am to 10:00 pm. Flexibility in the schedule is required. During the kid’s camp, the schedule is Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00pm. The regular shifts are as follows:

Monday: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Thursday: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Friday: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

TO APPLY:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Posted 2026-10-30

📌 Judo Instructor (Vancouver)
🏢 Kensington Judo Club
📍 Vancouver