Master Instructor - General Programs

Oakville, ON, Canada

Part-time

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Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Dec 9, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

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Job Details

Part-Time

Posting Status

Open to current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Closing Date

Applications for this position must be received at by no later than 11:59 pm on December 31, 2026.

This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and December 31, 2026.

Job Responsibilities

The General Programs Master Instructor will plan, coordinate and deliver comprehensive and age-appropriate recreational programs to meet the needs of all participants registered in the program and act as a knowledgeable resource to the program participants and their families. The successful candidate will also ensure that the program is conducted in a safe environment that encourages participation and personal development.

Duties Include

Delivering a program of daily activities that are safe, creative, age-appropriate and inclusive of all program participants.
Deliver specialized programming.
Program planning: prepare weekly activity plans for approval and distribution to program participants.
Facilitate program plans with participants in a safe, developmentally appropriate and fun manner.
Staff support: work with staff in a program to create and deliver an optimal program for participants.
Ensure continued safety of all participants in the program.
Reacting to emergency and behaviour management situations in accordance with department approved procedures.
Administrative duties: attendance tracking registration updates, and incident reports as required.
Customer service: updating caregivers, support to new parents, providing feedback to participants.
Attending mandatory staff training.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Has completed a diploma or degree in Child and Youth Development, Bachelor of Education, Recreation & Leisure, Early Childhood Education, or another related field;
Expert-level knowledge and practical proficiency in the discipline being taught, supported by relevant training and experience;
2-4 years of experience in a Leadership capacity in a recreation setting;
1-2 years of experience in a paid or volunteer Preschool, Education or Recreational Setting;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written and verbal;
Experience in the development and implementation of age-appropriate activities;
Demonstrated behaviour management skills;
Enthusiasm and passion for working with recreation participants;
Ability to obtain within 30 days of hire or possess HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD); and
Ability to obtain within 30 days of hire or possesses current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment.
Please note that this position requires a satisfactory vulnerable sector check dated within 60 days of the employment offer. Note: Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC).

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DATED: November 9, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

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Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and deliver safe, inclusive, age-appropriate recreational programs, including specialized activities and weekly activity plans. Support program staff and participants, manage safety and behavior situations, complete administrative tasks, and communicate with caregivers.

Requirements

A diploma or degree in a related field, expert-level knowledge of the discipline being taught, and 2–4 years of leadership experience in a recreation setting are required; 1–2 years of experience in a preschool, education, or recreational setting is also requested. Candidates need strong communication and behavior-management skills and must obtain or hold HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development and current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C; a satisfactory vulnerable sector check is required for most candidates.

Skills

Program Planning
Recreational Program Delivery
Age-Appropriate Activity Development
Inclusive Programming
Staff Support
Participant Safety
Emergency Response
Behavior Management
Attendance Tracking
Registration Administration
Incident Reporting
Customer Service
Caregiver Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership
First Aid And CPR

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Keywords

Child And Youth Development
Bachelor Of Education
Recreation And Leisure
Early Childhood Education
Recreational Programming
Specialized Programming
Program Planning
Age-Appropriate Activities
Inclusive Programming
Leadership
Behavior Management
Emergency Procedures
Participant Safety
HIGH FIVE Principles Of Healthy Child Development
Intermediate First Aid
CPR C
Vulnerable Sector Check
Attendance Tracking
Registration Updates
Incident Reports
Caregiver Communication

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