Program Specialist, Sports Coach-Multi Sports

The Sport and Recreation Branch is looking for dynamic, energetic, professional, and qualified individuals to instruct Learn to Play Sports Programs for youth and adults. If you are an instructor and want to share your passion for badminton, pickleball, volleyball, soccer or basketball, then this is the position for you! We are seeking motivated leaders who can foster an inclusive, welcoming, and active environment for all participants. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in building healthy communities and connecting with residents through the joy of sport. As a Sports Coach, you will bring your leadership skills and athletic passion to our vibrant recreation facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality, engaging, and progressive sport instruction to diverse groups of youth and adults. You will serve as the face of our Learn to Play programs, ensuring that every session is safe, inclusive, and tailored to varying skill levels. By creating a positive and encouraging environment, you will motivate participants to build confidence, learn new skills, and develop a lifelong love for physical activity. Your dedication will directly contribute to building strong connections with community partners and engagement participants across the city. What will you do? - Instruct one or more of the following Learn to Play programs: Volleyball, Basketball, Pickleball, Soccer and Badminton across City Recreation Centres - Deliver and lead group instruction in the time frame and manner that is determined by the class description - LeadE progressive, challenging classes that adapt to varying levels of participant skills and abilities - Create a high-energy, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere that motivates participants to improve on their progress throughout the class - Contribute to the City's Learn To Play community by communicating in a positive and constructive manner - Provide substitute coverage for other instructors and attend professional development workshops and training as needed - Ensure gymnasium spaces are kept tidy, orderly, and safe before, during, and after classes - Accurately track program documentation, including attendance, participant evaluations, and incident reports - Other related duties as required