Junior Youth Worker – Tennis Instructor

Please note: The organization may consider applicants from existing candidate pools as part of this recruitment process.
ABOUT BGC OTTAWAOpportunity changes everything. For over 100 years, BGC Ottawa has provided children and youth with a safe, supportive place to belong where they can play, learn and grow beyond the pressures of home and school. Each year, BGC Ottawa delivers free programs and services to thousands of young people across Ottawa through four Clubhouses, Camp Smitty and community-based programming. The Club is committed to equity, inclusion and opportunity, supporting children and youth from all backgrounds to build confidence, develop skills and create brighter futures. GENERAL SUMMARYReporting directly to the Clubhouse Manager, the Junior Youth Worker – Tennis Instructor assists with the delivery of safe, engaging, and inclusive tennis programming for children and youth. The primary focus of this role is to support participants, help facilitate activities, and contribute to a positive and welcoming camp environment. This position is 40 hours per week for 2 weeks in July (6-10 & 20-24) JOB PURPOSE SUMMARYThe Junior Youth Worker – Tennis Instructor supports with the implementation of tennis and recreation activities by assisting instructors, engaging participants, setting up equipment, and helping ensure programs run safely and effectively. This position is ideal for a youth who enjoys working with children, has an interest in sports and recreation, and wants to gain valuable leadership and employment experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES Major Responsibility 1: Program Support

• Assist instructors with the delivery of tennis lessons, drills, games, and recreational activities.
• Support participant engagement and encourage positive participation.
• Help prepare, distribute, and organize equipment before, during, and after programs.
• Assist with participant attendance and transitions between activities.

Major Responsibility 2: Participant Supervision and Engagement

• Build positive relationships with children, youth, and families.
• Provide encouragement and support to participants of varying skill levels.
• Help create an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies as directed by supervisors.

Major Responsibility 3: Health, Safety and Risk Management

• Follow all BGC Ottawa policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining safe activity spaces and identifying potential hazards.
• Respond appropriately to participant needs and seek support from senior staff when required.
• Support emergency procedures and incident reporting processes as directed.

Major Responsibility 4: Teamwork and Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Participate in required training and staff meetings.
• Represent BGC Ottawa positively within the community.

Performs other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in secondary school or a recent secondary school graduate.
• Interest in sports, recreation, physical activity, or working with children and youth.
• Basic knowledge of tennis is considered an asset.
• Experience volunteering, coaching, mentoring, babysitting, camp participation, or working with children is considered an asset.
• Ability to obtain a Police Record Check (if required by program and age eligibility).
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children and youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Dependable, responsible, and punctual.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrates patience, enthusiasm, and leadership potential.
• Ability to follow instructions and take initiative when appropriate.
• Interest in promoting healthy, active lifestyles.

Deadline to apply is Monday June 22nd 2026
WORKING CONDITIONSThese are the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Example: The majority of the work is performed in an environment that is mostly clean and comfortable. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision on a computer screen for a large part of the working day. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.