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Skate Instructor - SEAPARC Community Recreation

Sooke, BC
On-site
Posted Aug 18, 2026
1 position

$21 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

This position is responsible for planning and teaching skate and hockey lessons to children and adults. The instructor also supervises public skating sessions and ensures a safe, friendly environment for all visitors.

Job details

Job Opportunity Req ID: 2002 Business Unit: Parks Recreation and Environmental Services Division: SEAPARC Regular / Auxiliary: Auxiliary Job Type: Auxiliary as and when needed Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/JB04 Rate of Pay: $21.19 - $21.19 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits Hours of Work: Varies - as and when needed, including days, evenings and weekends Posting Date: August 18, 2026 Closing Date: Review of applications will begin September 8, 2026 but competition will remain open until filled. Summary This position is responsible for planning and teaching skate lessons, supervising public skates and teaching various on-ice programs. Key Duties & Responsibilities Establish a friendly, safe atmosphere for all visitors to the recreation center and maintain good customer service Create and implement lessons plans and program schedules Instruct children and adults of all ages and abilities, to skate and play hockey Work cohesively with other instructors in group settings Maintain safe work practices Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD. Performs other related duties as required. Additional Information Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, days and evenings, and on an as-and-when-required basis.Key Skills & Abilities Ability to teach hockey and/or skating to children and adults Strong, confident skating and/or hockey skills Enjoy working with children and/or adults Ability to establish rapport with children Ability to adapt to skill level of group Qualifications Recreational Skate Instructor Course Some directly related experience Certifications Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment. Emergency First Aid and CPR-C APPLICATIONSTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to careers@crd.bc.caThe Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Recreational Skate Instructor Course certification and have some directly related experience. A criminal record check and Emergency First Aid with CPR-C are also required.