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Community Association Opportunities

Sports Instructor 1

Applications are now being accepted for the Sports Instructor 1 position. Reporting to Community Facilities Coordinator, Recreation Leader, or Community Association Coordinator, the Sports Instructor 1 is responsible for the leadership and planning of sport programs within a community services setting.

Job Location:

Successful candidates may be employed by the following organizations: West Richmond, Sea Island, Thompson, South Arm, Cambie, City Centre, Hamilton Community Associations; Steveston Community Society. (Note: Not all organizations may be hiring for this position).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Programming

  • Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate sport activities with supporting weekly lesson plans that are creative, flexible and adaptable. 
  • Provide a safe, positive, and well-managed learning environment.
  • Teach developmentally appropriate sport specific skills.
  • Instruct physical literacy skills based on age and skill level of participants.
  • Responsible for the 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.

Safety and Risk Management

  • Follow Community Centre and off-site protocol for emergency situations.  
  • Ensure the 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; assess tennis equipment on a regular basis and report damaged items to supervisor.
  • Ensure appropriate set up, take down and maintenance of program room and space.

Administration

  • Fill out accident and/or incident report forms.
  • Petty cash management.
  • Provide evaluation and feedback to supervisor regarding program content.
  • Obtain off-site rental information and/or contract; liaise with off-site point of contact.
  • Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility.

Required Qualifications:

  • Completion of Grade 9 and 50 hours of experience working or volunteering with children, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
  • Emergency Child Care First Aid or Standard First Aid and CPR Level B (or higher).
  • Police Information Check.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Coaching and leadership experience.
  • NCCP level 1. 
  • City of Richmond Physical Literacy training.
  • Training and/or experience with individuals that require extra support.
  • Second language.
  • AED training.

Compensation and Benefits

  • As of June 1, 2022 - $15.65

How to Apply:

This is an ongoing job posting.  To apply for this position, please email associationcareers@richmond.ca

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This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.  

Duties may be carried out in a City owned facility, however the City is not the Employer for this position.

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