Physical Literacy Instructor
Reporting to Community Facilities Coordinator, Recreation Leader, or Community Association Coordinator. The Physical Literacy instructor is responsible for the leadership and planning of physical literacy programs within a community services setting.
Job Location
Various.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Programming:
- Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate physical literacy activities with supporting weekly lesson plans that are creative, flexible, and adaptable.
- Supervise, instruct and build relationships with children in a variety of physical literacy related activities.
- Provide a safe, positive and well-managed learning environment.
- Instruct physical literacy skills based on age and skill level of participants.
- Supervision:
- Responsible for direct supervision and leadership of volunteers.
- Customer Service/Communication:
- Greet parents at the beginning and end of each class and discuss program information.
- Communicate with other staff and volunteers.
- Be a positive role model for participants.
- Provide regular individual feedback and evaluation.
- Safety and Risk Management:
- Follow Community Centre and off-site protocol for emergency situations.
- Ensure safety of all individuals participating.
- Ensure the physical and emotional environment is safe for children.
- Report and document suspected child abuse, endangerment and neglect to supervisor.
- Ensure attendance procedures are followed.
- Clean and maintain room and equipment.
- Ensure appropriate set up, take down and maintenance of program room and space.
Required Qualifications
- Grade 11 plus 200+ hours of experience working with children or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- NCCP - Fundamental Movement Skills
- City of Richmond Physical Literacy Course
- Emergency Child Care First Aid or Standard First Aid and CPR Level B (or higher)
- Police Information Check
Assets
- Coaching and leadership experience.
- Training and/or experience with individuals that require extra support
- Second language.
- AED training.
Hours
- Days and hours vary; must be able to work weekends and evenings.
Compensation and Benefits
- $17.41 - $18.47
How to Apply
This is an ongoing job posting. To apply for this position, please email associationcareers@richmond.ca
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Duties may be carried out in a City owned facility, however the City is not the Employer for this position
This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.