Recreation Program Instructor

Overview

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• Job Title: Recreation Program Instructor (Day Camp - Parks and/or Recreation)
• Job Posting Number: 2026-0036
• Posting Type: External
• Posting Period: Monday, February 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
• Department: Parks, Recreation & Facilities
• Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543
• Position Status: Temporary Part-Time
• 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)
• Typical Hours: Community Centre Day Camp positions typically occur from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Parks SUPIE Day Camp positions typically from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Saturday.
• Shift Work Required: No

Responsibilities

• Recreation Program Instructors will teach and supervise programs while ensuring a safe, clean environment.
• Provide program planning, program implementation and conduct evaluations.
• Maintain excellent customer service and public relations at all times.
• Maintain statistical data as required. May be assigned to more than one work location and may be moved as required.
• Perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Note: To accommodate Day Camp backup requirements management reserves and retains its rights to transfer employees and change their work assignment location at any time.

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 Standard 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, 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.

Notes

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor 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 inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.