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City of Kitchener

Sports Instructor (Sport)

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Part-time

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Dec 10, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 10, 2026

Original job description

Overview

This position is Temporary Part-Time for approximately 12 months.

Are you passionate about sport, recreation, fitness and making a difference in your community? Join the City of Kitchener and help create inclusive, active spaces that support people of all ages and abilities in living healthy, active lives.

This role supports programs across a variety of city owned facilities, including the new Cowan Recreation Centre, located at RBJ Schlegel Park. Opening in late 2026, this state-of-the-art, all-season, multi-use complex will feature a large aquatics centre, FIFA-sized indoor turf field, quad gymnasium, indoor walking track, cricket practice nets, and flexible multipurpose spaces for programs, fitness classes, and events.

We are seeking a dedicated Sports Instructor to lead sports for a variety of age ranges. An ideal candidate will have experience in various sport disciplines, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering physical activity in a safe and welcoming environment.

Please note: Schedules are determined seasonally based on program participation and operational needs, with a maximum of 24 hours per week. Programs are offered seven days a week, with shifts available from early morning through late evening. As some shifts may fall outside of public transit operating hours, reliable transportation is required.

Number of Openings: 4 out of 7

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver engaging sports programs for participants, creating lesson and learning plans that accommodate a variety of skill levels and interests.
Demonstrate and reinforce safe movement practices, rules for sports, and the appropriate use of equipment while monitoring participant safety throughout each class
Gather and organize necessary sports supplies and equipment.
Maintain accurate records, including class attendance and accident/incident reports, and distribute relevant forms and program information.
Ensure sports equipment is used safely, kept in good condition, and stored properly.
Respond to participants' immediate concerns and needs, providing excellent customer service: Act as a liaison between participants and the facility promoting a positive program experience
Provide first aid as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum high school diploma and current technical and practical training in a related discipline.

Experience

Minimum of one year of related experience.
Experience providing instruction within a program setting.

Additional Requirements

Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
Be able to work flexible hours including daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays, depending on the needs of the program.
Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level “C” or willing to obtain prior to start date.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, along with strong customer service
Demonstrated knowledge of sport-specific skills, techniques, rules and instructional methods
Ability to plan, organize and lead safe, engaging and age-appropriate sport and recreation programs.
Ability to promote fair play, respectful participation, inclusion, and positive participant behavior.
Ability to provide clear instruction and constructive feedback to participants of varying ages and abilities
Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond effectively in emergency situations.
Commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment that supports participation from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

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Responsibilities

Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate sports programs for participants with varied skill levels, while teaching sport skills and rules and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment. Manage equipment and program records, respond to participant needs, provide first aid when required, and support a positive experience at the facility.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, current technical and practical training in a related discipline, and at least one year of related experience, including instruction in a program setting. Candidates need strong communication and customer service skills, sport-specific knowledge, flexible availability, a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, and valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C or willingness to obtain them before starting.

Skills

Sports Instruction
Program Planning
Lesson Planning
Sports-Specific Skills and Rules
Participant Safety
First Aid
Emergency Response
Communication
Customer Service
Inclusive Recreation
Classroom and Group Leadership
Equipment Management
Recordkeeping
Conflict Resolution
Constructive Feedback
Fair Play

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Keywords

Sports Instruction
Sports Programs
Recreation
Fitness
Lesson Plans
Learning Plans
Sport-Specific Skills
Sports Rules
Instructional Methods
Participant Safety
First Aid
Emergency First Aid
CPR Level C
Vulnerable Sector Check
Inclusive Participation
Fair Play
Customer Service
Equipment Management
Attendance Records
Incident Reports
Age-Appropriate Programming
Emergency Response
Flexible Scheduling

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