The Town of Ingersoll is seeking General Program Instructors to join our dynamic team. Located in Oxford County in Southwestern Ontario, Ingersoll offers urban living with small-town values yet enjoys easy access to larger cities. Surrounded by farms and nature, Ingersoll is home to a diversity of thriving industries and commercial businesses and is host to many special events, athletic and recreational amenities and excellent schools. For more information on the Town, please visit our website at www.ingersoll.ca.
Position Overview
The General Program Instructors are responsible for planning, implementing, & supervising recreational programs and/or special events for preschool, school age and youth. Programs and/or events are not limited to the Victoria Park Community Centre and may be town wide. Catering to participants aged 4-12 school aged and Ages 14 and older youth to adults.
- Enforce all children’s program rules and boundaries and assist with child discipline issues where relevant.
- Compile sign in/attendance with every program/special event
- Ensure the safety and security of participants and the facility by providing direct supervision of participants and by adhering to facility health and safety policies and procedures.
- Act as a positive role model by interacting with all participants in an appropriate, respectful and professional manner
- Ensure open and ongoing communication with parents, the public and participants
- To plan, implement and evaluate the programs in conjunction with the Program Supervisor and coworkers in order to ensure efficient/smooth functioning programs/events. Set up and cleanup of programs/events
- Complete lesson plans assigned.
- Report any pertinent information in regard to programs/events to the Program Supervisor/Senior staff.
- Attend staff training sessions and/or meetings
- Maintain accurate daily statistics such as attendance when required
- Must adhere to all applicable policies and procedures of the Ingersoll Community Services Department.
- All other duties as assigned
Availability This is a part-time position entitled to work up to 24 hours in a week. Applicants should be available to work weekdays Monday - Friday from 4:00pm-9:00pm, weekends 8:00am-4:00pm.
QualificationsEducation:
- Student, minimum Grade 10 or equivalent
Experience:
- 6 months’ relevant experience facilitating and leading activities
Other Qualifications:
- Standard First Aid Certificate
- Must obtain a satisfactory Police Criminal Record Check
Please be advised that the successful applicant will be required to obtain at his/her own cost, a Vulnerable Sector Police Check and First Aid/CPR certification (if not already certified).
Compensation
This rate of pay for this position is $20.59
Application Instructions
To explore this exciting opportunity further, qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes in confidence, no later than November 20, 2026.
The Town of Ingersoll is an equal opportunity employer and will make accommodation available to applicants with disabilities upon request and throughout the entire recruitment process.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information submitted is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.