Sports Instructor - Archery

Job Summary

Responsible for program planning and delivering the Recreation Divisions Archery Programs and conducting a high energy class that meets the program outlines and HIGH FIVE® principles (where age appropriate). Provide technical guidance on skills required for Archery as well as mentoring participants, other staff and volunteers and understand the different approaches required to teach different ages (youth vs. adult participants).

Please note: The recruitment of these positions is dependent on available vacancies and business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible to assist in the delivery and operations of a comprehensive recreation program, as developed by Recreation Division to meet the needs of all participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating leisure activities.
 

• Support the objectives and philosophies of the Archery program through quality instruction and excellent public and staff relations.
• Provide archery instruction for participants in specific sport as outlined by the program outline and core lesson plans.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate the program.
• Accurate completion of administrative duties (i.e. daily attendance; facility checks, equipment inventory).
• Provide participants with instruction and supervision while effectively ensuring the safety of all participants.
• Conduct safety checks of program equipment and facility space.
• Adhere to all program policies and standards as they relate to program content and delivery.
• Effectively provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to participants, parents, volunteers and co-workers.
• Effectively and in a timely manner communicate any issues/ information that could impact the quality and safe delivery of the program to the manager on duty or your direct supervisor.
• Perform emergency procedures as required.
• Being able to incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
• Complete all mandatory online e-Learning modules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 15 years of age by the start date for Sports Instructor II
• At least 16 years of age by the start date for Sports Instructor I
• Minimum of one year experience coaching or instructing Archery.
• Coaching certification is considered an asset.
• Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR B or C certification from a WSIB approved provider.
• HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
• Candidate will have the ability to perform and teach to different levels of participants and demonstrate strong leadership and organization skills.
• Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Level III - Vulnerable Sector  Check from a Police unit that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga.