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Sports Instructor 1 - Badminton

Reporting to the Racquets Coordinator, the Sports Instructor 1 - Badminton is responsible for the leadership and planning of sport programs within a community services setting.

Job Location
Steveston Community Centre

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.
  • 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.
  • Emergency Child Care First Aid or Standard First Aid and CPR Level B (or higher).
  • BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development
  • 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.

Hours

  • Hours depend on availability and program requirements.
  • Must be available for various afternoon and/or evening hours during the week/weekend.

Compensation and Benefits

  • $15.20 - $16.13 per hour depending on experience/availability/performance/certification.

How to Apply
Applicant should submit a detailed resume and cover letter that reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position, no later than 11:59pm, December 17, 2021 to:

Steveston Community Society
Attn: Stephen Thom, Racquets Coordinator
4111 Moncton Street
Richmond, BC, V7E 3A8
E-mail: stephen.thom@richmond.ca
(Adobe PDF or MS Word format only)

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.