MINJobs posting: Contract Child & Youth Program Instructor
October 24, 2025
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Contract Child & Youth Program Instructor

Organization:
Strathcona County
Region:
Alberta
Application deadline:
November 16, 2025 before 23:30
Type:
Part Time
Category:
Parks & recreation
Description
Multiple part-time contract Child and Youth Instructors 

The Child & Youth Programming team is currently seeking contract Sports Instructors (Skating, Basketball, Dodgeball, Pickleball, Badminton, etc.) and contract Early Childhood Development Instructors to be added to our contact list and fill vacant evening and weekend positions for the Winter & Spring 2026 session.  

As a Contract Child and Youth Program Instructor, you will work on a part-time, contract basis, and once added to our contact list you will be notified of all future instructing opportunities throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high quality recreational classes for up to 20 participants in a safe and positive environment
  • Develop and implement creative, age-appropriate lesson plans with progressions and adaptations based on skill level and abilities 
  • Incorporate physical literacy and fundamental movement skills into weekly classes
  • Interact with parents, handle all forms and paperwork and ensure overall participant safety
  • Collaborate and positively interact with the Child & Youth Programming Team
  • Equipment management including pick up/drop off, setup/takedown of program area and equipment safety assessments 
Requirements

To be successful you will have:

  • Positive, proven leadership and team-building skills 
  • Proven ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality and cooperation 
  • Proven time management skills and possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Outstanding customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing work environments and demands 
  • Proof of First Aid and CPR Certification 
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check 

What you bring:

  • Completion or enrollment in a post-secondary program
  • Sport specific coaching and/or instructing experience is highly desired 
  • Experience working with children ages 4 to 15 years
  • High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development is an asset (must obtain within 6 months of signing first contract)
  • National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is an asset 
Salary & Benefits

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per class