Instructor (Sports) - Part-time
- Barrie, ON, Canada
Part-time
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- Part-time
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- English
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Original job description
Job Type: Casual Part-time, up to 10 Months, Non-Union
Salary Range: $23.40 to $31.83 per hour
Posted: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm
- The City of Barrie is accepting applications for current and future casual part-time Instructor (Sports) vacancies. As positions become available, we will review applications and contact selected candidates for an interview.
Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Programmer, and reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Instructor (Sports) (PT) position is responsible for the organization and delivery of recreation sports programs. Specifically, this position leads and facilitates beginner to intermediate level sports programs. Overall, this position plays an integral role in the delivery of comprehensive and enjoyable recreation sports programs and ensures the safety and well-being of program participants.
Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job
Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.
Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate from HIGH FIVE® National within three (3) months of hire
- Standard First Aid, CPR Level C and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications
- Two (2) years of cumulative part-time experience or one (1) year of full-time experience instructing and/or assisting in the instruction of sports programs in a competitive or recreation environment
- Demonstrated experience working with the applicable target audience
- General knowledge of industry best practices in the relevant sport program
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission and values
- Demonstrated ability in the specific program activity being taught; including the ability to demonstrate/participate in the activity for the duration of a class session
- Intermediate oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays, as required
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check*
- Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.
Location: Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive, Barrie), East Bayfield Community Centre (80 Livingstone Street East, Barrie), Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue, Barrie).
Hours: The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand.
Wage: This is a casual part-time non-union position with the following 2026 pay range:
- Hourly Pay Rate: $23.40 to $31.83
How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Barrie?
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Organize, lead, and deliver beginner-to-intermediate sports programs, facilitating activities and demonstrating skills as needed. Help ensure participants’ safety and well-being while providing enjoyable recreation programs that respond to community interests.
Requirements
Applicants need two years of cumulative part-time or one year of full-time experience instructing or assisting with sports programs, along with experience working with the relevant target audience. Required qualifications include a HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development certificate within three months of hire, Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, AED certification, and a satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Skills
- Sports Instruction
- Sports Program Organization
- Program Facilitation
- Sports Demonstration
- Community Recreation
- Knowledge of Sports Best Practices
- Public Relations
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Participant Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Respect and Inclusion
- Availability for Evening, Weekend, and Holiday Work
Benefits
- Optional OMERS Primary Pension Plan Enrollment
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Discounted City Fitness Memberships
- Discounted Transit Passes
- Perkopolis Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Sports Instruction
- Recreation Sports Programs
- Beginner-to-Intermediate Programs
- Program Organization
- Program Delivery
- Community Recreation
- Participant Safety
- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development
- Standard First Aid
- CPR Level C
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Sports Best Practices
- Target Audience Experience
- Public Relations
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Inclusion
- Evening Availability
- Weekend Availability
- Holiday Availability