Pickleball Instructor

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Employment Status

Instructor - Auxiliary

Scope

Are you someone who enjoys pickleball and would like to share your knowledge of the sport with others? Do you have outstanding leadership, encourage sportsmanship, and promote individual growth. Do you have excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally diverse community setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly pre-registered pickleball programs for adults and supervise and facilitate learn to play drop-in sessions.
• Provide instruction to beginner and intermediate recreational pickleball players in a positive and inclusive environment.
• Model appropriate behavior and exercise sound judgment while creating a positive, enthusiastic, and fun environment.
• Adapt instruction to varying on-court skill levels while maintaining an engaging, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
• Report safety hazards and respond to First Aid incidents as required.

Successful candidates will be enthusiastic and experienced participating in and/or coaching a variety of sports. They will be comfortable teaching beginner to intermediate recreational players and demonstrate strong knowledge of technique, court positioning, game strategy, rules, and etiquette. Candidates must possess excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and customer service skills, and be able to adapt instruction to varying skill levels while fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• NCCP Coaching Certification Level 1 or higher preferred.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C and AED Certificate.
• Previous Coaching experience preferred.
• High Five Certification and NCCP or coaching experience are assets.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Hourly Rate: $28.46

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until October 30, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community