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Master Instructor - Sports

Lead comprehensive sports programs for adults, youth, and children while ensuring a safe environment for personal development. Responsibilities include developing detailed program plans, providing instruction, and managing program administration such as attendance and incident reports.

  • On-site
  • Oakville, ON
  • Posted Aug 15, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 14, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Job Details Part-Time Posting Status Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants. Closing Date Applications for this position must be received at by no later than 11:59 pm on October 30, 2026. This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and October 30, 2026. This is a part-time position working evenings and some weekends for a total of 1-3 hours per week. Job Responsibilities As a Master Instructor – Sports, you will be leading comprehensive programs for volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, floor hockey, badminton or basketball to meet the needs of all registered adult, youth and/or child participants. You must be a skilled player capable of coaching and instructing a wide range skill sets related to your scheduled sport. You will also be expected to act as a knowledgeable resource to participants and their families and ensure that instruction is conducted in a safe environment that encourages participation and personal development. Provide sport instruction to program registrants Arrive at your program site in time to properly prepare, set up and start the program according to schedule Develop a detailed program plans for a variety of ages and skill levels Follow the class format and content as required Ensure on-site safety of participants Deliver exceptional customer service (including welcoming, conduct and communication) to all participants Provide detailed feedback and progress and personal development plans to registrants and parents of registrants Conduct Program Administration (attendance tracking, registration update, incident reports as required) Work cooperatively and supervise instructor assistants and youth volunteers Liaise with Facility Manager, Program Supervisor, Facility Operations and Customer Service staff Notify the Recreation Coordinator/Fitness of any problems and/or recommendations regarding participants, courts or facilities, which may affect the program Attend staff meetings as requested Meet with prospective customers to provide program information and to encourage participation Other duties as assigned Qualifications Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment. HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification is a requirement Proven experience with children, youth and adults Coaching Certification and/or rep playing experience is considered an asset Demonstrated ability in volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, floor hockey, badminton, basketball or skateboarding required Ability to work with limited supervision Access to reliable transportation Please note that this position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check. DATED: August 14, 2026 The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates. This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead comprehensive sports programs for adults, youth, and children while ensuring a safe environment for personal development. Responsibilities include developing detailed program plans, providing instruction, and managing program administration such as attendance and incident reports.

Requirements

Candidates must possess Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development certification. Proven experience with diverse age groups and demonstrated skill in one or more specified sports are required.

Listed skills

  • Customer servicePreferred
  • First AidPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Sports Coaching
  • Program Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Participant Safety
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • Child Development
  • Volleyball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Hockey
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Skateboarding
  • Administration

Job areas

  • Sports & Recreation
  • Education
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Customer Service & Support

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Sep 14, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
3 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level