Instructor CY Programs Sports

Job Category: Child/Teen Recreation Programs

Requisition Number: INSTR006159

• Posted : May 8, 2026
• Part-Time

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Location: Oshawa YMCA Health and Fitness Centre

Work Hours: Hours will vary

Employment Type: Contract Part Time Hourly -12 months (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026

Deadline to Apply: May 22, 2026 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Instructor Children and Youth Sports teaches and examines using YMCA curriculum and resources. Instructors develop short and long-term lesson plans that identify the unique needs of the participants. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver course content and examine participants following established YMCA criteria
• Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans
• Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly
• Coach and develop participants to meet success
• Communicate (verbal and written) child's progress to parents and Supervisor
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date weekly progress sheets and records for participants
• Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program
• Set up and take down recreational, program and other equipment as required, check that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and remove damaged equipment immediately from circulation)
• Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events
• Assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location, in collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Diploma or degree in field related to working with children or youth or equivalent experience
• Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: Standard First Aid & CPR level C is an asset
• Current NCCP Basketball Coaching certification (Learn to Train level)
• Minimum 1-year previous experience Instructing Children and Teens in Basketball
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of various stages of child and youth development through previous related experience and continuing professional development
• Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers and acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
• Evidence continuing professional development in working with children and youth
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility regarding assigned work schedules, including weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here .

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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