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.