Outdoor Skate Instructor

Number of Positions: 8

Job Type: Management and Administration/Union

Number of Positions: 8

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division: Recreation

Hourly Rate: $21.09

Job Status and Duration: Part Time (PT), Temporary (T), vacancy for months

Hours of Work: 24 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required

Location: Gore Meadows

Closing Date: 11/01/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

Primary Function

This position reports to the Skate Head Coach / Recreation Programmer / Recreation Coordinator on duty. Instructors are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a high quality program that is stimulating, safe and enjoyable for all participants. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of participants at all times.

Position Duties

Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating skating lessons for all levels of participants

Keep current with industry trends and new class formats

Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately

Supervise participants and maintain complete vigilance to minimize risk, and be ready to respond at all times

Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation

Ensure all participants are equipped with proper personal protective equipment (e.g. helmet) when required

Supervise program participants and ensure their safety both on and off ice

Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging participants

Communicate with participants in regards to lesson opportunities and accident prevention

Address and resolve complaints and on-ice issues

Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. Attendance and incident/accident reports)

Maintain understanding of department programs and services

Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action

Supervise and mentor volunteers and assistants

Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff

Attend meetings/ trainings as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Selection Criteria

Minimum 15 years of age

Current Standard First Aid / CPR OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and AED from an accredited organization, or the ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire

Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)

HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hire

Additional Information

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by ( 11/01/2026 ) and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

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