25-132c Skating Instructor (Casual)City of Port Coquitlam • Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

25-132c Skating Instructor (Casual)

City of Port Coquitlam • Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!

Affectionately known as PoCo we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of adiverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.

This is recreation work that involves instructing skate programs preparing individual program plans and promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activity. Instructors ensure that participants have a positive experience and are performing the skills in a safe manner as set out in the established programs. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by a supervisor in terms of effectiveness of instruction and services provided and conformance to established practices.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to :

Instructs programs such as learn to skate beginners hockey and the basics of other arena sports using techniques in compliance with program standards
Performs set up and take down of equipment
Checks that equipment is in good working order by making minor adjustments and informing supervisors when repairs are required
Demonstrates skating techniques to individuals and groups of all ages and abilities
Maintains a variety of routine records and reports
Prepares individual program plans for review by a supervisor
Ensures the public areas such as arena lobby washrooms and skate shop are clean safe and free of obstacles by picking up litter etc.

The successful candidate for this position will have :

Standard First Aid

Sound knowledge of the methods used to instruct skating skills and demonstrated ability to skate proficiently.

Working knowledge of the theory of body mechanics and movement related to skating.

Ability to provide instruction in a fun safe controlled and organized manner.

Ability to answer general questions related to ice programs arena sports and skating equipment.

Ability to understand follow and carry out oral and written communications.

Ability to maintain control and exercise influence with tact and diplomacy in a professional and calm manner.

Why should you consider working for us

An hourly starting wage of $21.31(2025rate of pay) plus 12% in lieu of benefits and general holidays and a living wage adjustment(total compensation - $28.75 / hour)

We take our work seriously but not ourselves

We have a positive attitude about the work we perform

We care deeply about our community

Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact

We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed

We are a living wage employer

Hours of Work :

Mondays 3 : 00pm to 8 : 00pm

Wednesdays 3 : 00pm to 8 : 00pm

Fridays 3 : 00pm to 6 : 30pm

Sundays 10 : 00am to 1 : 00pm

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by November 21 2025 at quoting competition number 25-132c .

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To be considered for this position all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Gig

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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