Specialty Camp Instructor, Sports (Summer 2026)

Job Summary

Responsible for planning and providing instruction in the sport(s) hired for, providing encouragement and evaluation of campers/participants while providing quality internal and external customer service.

Sports and Locations:
Soccer – Paramount Fine Food Centre Sportsplex
Tennis – River Grove Community Centre
Baseball – River Grove and Mississauga Valley Community Centres

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of Program Supervisor or designate, the successful candidate will lead in the operation and delivery of a comprehensive sport camp program, as developed by the Recreation and Culture Division to meet the needs of all participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating leisure activities. The programming of specific sport skills each day is a major component of the position. 

• Support objectives and philosophies of the camp program as established by the Recreation and Culture Division through quality instruction and excellent customer and staff relations.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive, inclusive camp program to meet the needs of all participants.
• Demonstrate and provide instruction to campers and ensure planning and preparation for all activities related to the camp program are carried out successfully.
• Ensure supervision of campers at all times and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants by adhering to department safety standards and assisting with emergency procedures as required.
• Provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to parents, participants, volunteers and leaders.
• Effectively and in a timely manner inform the Program Supervisor/Designate staff with regards to all aspects related to facilities, staffing, participant behaviour, equipment, supplies or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of day to day operations of the camp.
• Conduct safety checks of program equipment and allocated facilities daily. Clean up and store equipment properly at the end of the day.
• Assist in the set-up and take down of equipment prior to the arrival of participants and following their departure.
• Assist participants by checking that their personal equipment is safe to use and protective clothing (shoes, skates, chest pads, etc.) fit properly before engaging in activity.
• Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching and supervising children in the related sport is an asset.
• In depth knowledge of the specific sport being hired for, strong practical skills and the ability to demonstrate and teach to various levels and age groups
• The successful candidate must possess a valid Emergency First Aid and CPR B or Standard First Aid and CPR C (Lifesaving Society, Canadian RedCross Society, St. John's Ambulance or the Canadian Ski Patrol) certification (must be recognized by WSIB by June 1, 2026). 
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification by June 1, 2026.
• A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted. 
• Previous experience playing at a rep level considered an asset
• A NCCP Coaching certificate in the specific sport considered an asset