Req ID: 27920

Vacancy Type: Part-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 03/26/2026

Job Summary Responsible for the instruction of the Recreation Division Sports Programs and conducting a high energy program that meets the program outlines and HIGH FIVE® principles. Instructors will be responsible for teaching each sport, show aptitude for understanding the different approaches required to teach different age groups (i.e. preschool vs. adult participants) and will work with volunteers.

Please note: This posting will be used to fill various vacancies over the coming months and therefore interviews will be offered when required. The recruitment of these positions is dependent on available vacancies and business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible to deliver a comprehensive recreation program, as developed by Recreation Division to meet the needs of all participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating leisure activities.
• Support the objectives and philosophies of the specific sport program through quality instruction and excellent public and staff relations.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate the program.
• Accurate completion of administrative duties (i.e. daily attendance; facility checks, equipment inventory).
• Provide participants with instruction and supervision while effectively ensuring the safety of all participants.
• Conduct safety checks of program equipment and facility space.
• Adhere to all program policies and standards as they relate to program content and delivery.
• Effectively provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to participants, parents, volunteers and co-workers.
• Effectively and in a timely manner communicate any issues/ information that could impact the quality and safe delivery of the program to the manager on duty or your direct supervisor.
• Perform emergency procedures as required.
• Being able to incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
• Complete all mandatory online e-Learning modules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills And Qualifications

• At least 15 years of age by the start date (April 1, 2026)
• Minimum of one year experience coaching or instructing the required sport.
• Coaching certification is considered an asset.
• Emergency or Standard First Aid & CPR B or C certification (or higher) from a WSIB approved provider.
• HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification or HIGH FIVE Sport Certification.
• Candidate will have the ability to perform and teach to different levels of participants and demonstrate strong leadership and organizations skills.
• Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Level III - Vulnerable Sector Check from a Police unit that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $18.69 - $22.25

Grade: PB

Hours of Work: up to 10 hours per week

Work Location: Mississauga Valley CC

Organization Unit: CMS/Mississauga Valleys Community Prog

Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.

If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.

If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.