Skating Instructor Job Details | Richmond Hill
About the role
Skating Instructor
Posting Id 3406
Number of Positions 1
Department Community Services
Division Recreation and Culture Services
Shift Weekdays and weekends
Rate of Pay $19.23 - $19.23 Hourly
Job Type Permanent Part Time
Replacement/New Position New Vacancy
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 07/24/2026
Application Deadline 12/31/2026
Position Summary
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, Skating Instructors will be responsible for planning and delivering instructional ice skating programs to participants. They will be directly involved in the implementation and delivery of age-appropriate activities, ensure participant safety and engagement, follow policies and procedures, and work effectively with all staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Implement and actively supervise in planned activities.
Engage participants
Ensure there are a variety of activities in the program related to the type of activity being taught. Plan and organize all classes with daily lesson plans. Work with volunteers to ensure they are included in the programs and have various responsibilities.
Ensure participant safety and security throughout the program
Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome Report to work prior to the program start time in order to ensure the program is ready to start on time. Stay after the program end time, if needed, in order to clean up and answer participant questions Assist in finding class coverage if unable to teach assigned class. Provide a list of supplies/equipment and set up needs required for the program to the Program Coordinator Supervise all aspects of the program including participants and volunteers. Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner (e.g. attendance records, drop in sheets, list of hours worked, etc. Ensure the safety of participants, facilities and equipment at all times. Assist the Program Coordinator with delivering program evaluations to participants With the assistance of the integration team, modify activities to ensure participants with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the program setting.
Wear assigned uniform/name tag
Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions prior to, during and outside regular programming hours. Maintain excellent public relations at all times. Maintain good communication with staff and volunteers, facility users, and the Program Coordinator.
Maintain all current certifications and send updated copies to your supervisor
Understand and implement the policies and procedures of the Facility(s), and of the Community Services Department. Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
Minimum age of 15 years. Minimum 1 year experience related to the type of activity being taught.
Required Skills/Knowledge
Previous experience working with the assigned age group
Excellent communication, decision making and customer service skills Ability to work with minimal supervision (responsible, dependable, independent) Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage Ability to perform first aid to the standard of your certification Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check Must be able to work a flexible schedule when required, including evenings and/or weekends
Leadership Competencies
Demonstrates personal leadership
Builds people and culture Cultivates open communication Shapes the future Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
About City of Richmond Hill
With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill’s municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill’s vision, “Where people come together to build our community,” builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.
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Skating Instructor Job Details | Richmond Hill
About the role
Skating Instructor
Posting Id 3406
Number of Positions 1
Department Community Services
Division Recreation and Culture Services
Shift Weekdays and weekends
Rate of Pay $19.23 - $19.23 Hourly
Job Type Permanent Part Time
Replacement/New Position New Vacancy
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 07/24/2026
Application Deadline 12/31/2026
Position Summary
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, Skating Instructors will be responsible for planning and delivering instructional ice skating programs to participants. They will be directly involved in the implementation and delivery of age-appropriate activities, ensure participant safety and engagement, follow policies and procedures, and work effectively with all staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Implement and actively supervise in planned activities.
Engage participants
Ensure there are a variety of activities in the program related to the type of activity being taught. Plan and organize all classes with daily lesson plans. Work with volunteers to ensure they are included in the programs and have various responsibilities.
Ensure participant safety and security throughout the program
Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome Report to work prior to the program start time in order to ensure the program is ready to start on time. Stay after the program end time, if needed, in order to clean up and answer participant questions Assist in finding class coverage if unable to teach assigned class. Provide a list of supplies/equipment and set up needs required for the program to the Program Coordinator Supervise all aspects of the program including participants and volunteers. Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner (e.g. attendance records, drop in sheets, list of hours worked, etc. Ensure the safety of participants, facilities and equipment at all times. Assist the Program Coordinator with delivering program evaluations to participants With the assistance of the integration team, modify activities to ensure participants with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the program setting.
Wear assigned uniform/name tag
Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions prior to, during and outside regular programming hours. Maintain excellent public relations at all times. Maintain good communication with staff and volunteers, facility users, and the Program Coordinator.
Maintain all current certifications and send updated copies to your supervisor
Understand and implement the policies and procedures of the Facility(s), and of the Community Services Department. Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
Minimum age of 15 years. Minimum 1 year experience related to the type of activity being taught.
Required Skills/Knowledge
Previous experience working with the assigned age group
Excellent communication, decision making and customer service skills Ability to work with minimal supervision (responsible, dependable, independent) Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage Ability to perform first aid to the standard of your certification Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check Must be able to work a flexible schedule when required, including evenings and/or weekends
Leadership Competencies
Demonstrates personal leadership
Builds people and culture Cultivates open communication Shapes the future Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
About City of Richmond Hill
With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill’s municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill’s vision, “Where people come together to build our community,” builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.