Skate Park Instructor
- Newmarket, ON, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Experience
- Minimum 2 – 4 years skateboard or scooter riding experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team, means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community! Working in Recreation means being apart of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others with a passion to deliver high quality programs, events and services. One thing is for certain, you will love the experience and our participants will too!
The Successful Candidate Will
Disclaimer: Candidates whose Standard First Aid certification expires after June 22, 2026 must renew their certification through a WSIB-approved provider and obtain the new Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C certification at candidates own cost.
Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team, means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community! Working in Recreation means being apart of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others with a passion to deliver high quality programs, events and services. One thing is for certain, you will love the experience and our participants will too!
The Successful Candidate Will
- Set up and take down telMAX Indoor Skate Park equipment as needed, and report any issues or repairs to the Youth Centre Director.
- Develop lesson plans and evaluate the progress and participation.
- Write and handout report cards outlining your students’ accomplishments and recommendations each session. Update parents/guardians on their child’s progress.
- Keep track of participant attendance during lessons and monitor entry and exit of program participants.
- Supervises and maintains a safe environment for participants, ensures participants wear appropriate safety equipment.
- Complete Incident/Accident reports, provide basic first aid when needed, and notify the Youth Centre Director when required.
- For full listing of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.
- Minimum 2 – 4 years skateboard or scooter riding experience.
- Sport and recreation instruction experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with children, youth and adults.
- Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public, participants, parents/guardians of participants and staff.
- National Skateboard Certification Skate Program Level 1 or 2 an asset.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and special events.
- Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.
- Current High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certification required.
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification or Safe Management certification an asset
Disclaimer: Candidates whose Standard First Aid certification expires after June 22, 2026 must renew their certification through a WSIB-approved provider and obtain the new Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C certification at candidates own cost.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The instructor is responsible for setting up skate park equipment, developing lesson plans, and evaluating student progress through report cards. They must maintain a safe environment, supervise participants, and provide basic first aid when necessary.
Requirements
Candidates need 2-4 years of skateboard or scooter experience and must obtain Standard First Aid, CPR-C, and High Five certifications. A satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required due to the nature of working with youth.
Skills
- Skateboarding
- Scooter Riding
- Lesson Planning
- Student Evaluation
- Participant Supervision
- First Aid
- CPR-C
- Child Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Public Relations
- Safety Management
- Incident Reporting
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Skateboarding
- Scooter Riding
- National Skateboard Certification
- Standard First Aid
- CPR-C
- High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Safe Management
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Youth Instruction
- Recreation
- Safety Equipment