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Job Title: Recreation Program Instructor Job Posting Number: 2026-0240 Posting Type: External Posting Period: Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Department: Parks, Recreation & Facilities Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543 Position Status: Temporary Part-Time Recreational Job Code: REC027 Grade/Class: Grade 002 – Salary Schedule "E1" Number of Positions: Various Rate of Pay: $19.53 per hour Hours of Work per Week: Various (Up to a maximum of 44 hours) Shift Work Required: NoDuties and Responsibilities: Reporting to a Supervisor of Community Programming or the Assistant Manager WIATC/Adventure Bay or designate(s) where applicable, Recreation Program Instructors will teach and supervise programs while ensuring a safe, clean environment. Will provide program planning, program implementation and conduct evaluations. The incumbent will maintain excellent customer service and public relations at all times. The incumbent will maintain statistical data as required. Recreation Program Instructors may be assigned to more than one work location and may be moved as required. Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program. Will perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Must be a minimum of 15 years of age at time of employment; Must have completed an Ontario Secondary School Grade 10 education or will obtain Grade 10 within 1 year of hire date or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency; Must have over three (3) months experience in the sports/recreation field; Requires as a condition of employment current valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Basic Rescuer (Level C) certificate obtained from a first aide WSIA Reg. 1101 training provider recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) for the full period of employment; May require as a condition of employment HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development certification; Experience in teaching Karate, Art, Pottery, Gymnastics, Pickleball, Fitness, Yoga, Zumba, Spin, Piano and Guitar instruction considered a definite asset. Current and valid certifications may be required; Experience in a Day Camp environment considered a definite asset; Bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset; Resumes must clearly outline qualifications as noted above. Resumes will be given further consideration based on meeting the criteria as identified in the qualifications section above. The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

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