Learn to Skate Instructor

Job summary

The Learn to Skate Instructor is responsible for preparing lesson plans and providing skating instruction to participants in a safe and fun environment. They also handle administrative tasks such as tracking attendance, completing evaluations, and maintaining equipment.

Job details

Recreation Services – Brandon’s Community Sportsplex More than one position may be filled Please apply with a cover letter and resume online. Position Conditions: This program consists of 5-8 lesson sessions, year-round. Lessons typically take place on Saturday mornings. Training will take place on a flexible/casual basis in advance of commencing employment. This is a temporary position and will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69. This opportunity is open to all applicants; however, first consideration will be given to current City of Brandon CUPE employees. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position Rate of Pay: $17.37- $23.26 per hour (2026 Rates) The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid. NOTE: The City of Brandon requires proof of mandatory qualifications. Please ensure these documents are attached when completing your application. Closing Date: Open until filled. This competition will include an interview. PURPOSE OF POSITION The Learn to Skate Instructor is focused on helping individuals develop fundamental skating skills in a fun and safe environment at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex. This position involves preparing individual program plans, instructing skating programs and evaluating the progress of program participants while promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activity. Instructors work to ensure that participants have a positive experience and are performing the skills in a safe manner as set out in the established programs. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare lesson plans; Gather required equipment in advance of lessons Greet program participants and assist them in putting on their equipment when required; Provide instruction to program participants on the prepared lesson plans; Track attendance; Complete evaluations and reports; Keep the skate lock-up tidy; Correspond with parents after class when required; Respond to questions from participants and parents related to the program; Provide a safe, cooperative and enjoyable environment for program participants; Other duties related to the program as may be required. NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certification within 60 days of appointment; Successful completion of Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Person’s Check. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Skate instructor coaching certification; Previous skating instruction or coaching experience; Previous experience working with children; Previous experience working in a multi-ethnic setting. WORK CONDITIONS The Learn to Skate Instructor works independently and in a team environment. Self-motivated and quality driven to perform independently (frequently); Wide variety of tasks requiring ability to make independent decisions (frequently); Work in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (frequently); Position requires shift work which may include days, evenings, and weekends; Responsible to the Program & Events Coordinator. Please contact [email protected] for a complete job description The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!

What you’ll do

The Learn to Skate Instructor is responsible for preparing lesson plans and providing skating instruction to participants in a safe and fun environment. They also handle administrative tasks such as tracking attendance, completing evaluations, and maintaining equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess or obtain Emergency First Aid and CPR C certification within 60 days and pass a Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record check. Previous experience in skating instruction, coaching, or working with children is preferred.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Skating instruction
• Lesson planning
• First aid
• CPR
• Child supervision
• Communication
• Safety management
• Record keeping
• Coaching
• Customer service
• Emergency First Aid
• Shift Work
• Self-Motivation
• Working With Children
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Lesson Planning
• Instructing

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Skate Instructor
• First Aid Instructor
• Personal Care Workers in Health Services Not Elsewhere Classified
• Health Education Specialists