You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and knowledge sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.
The Recreation Division at G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre provides a wide range of inclusive and accessible programs that promote skill development, active living, and community connection. G.R. Pearkes is a busy, multi-use facility that serves participants of all ages and abilities and plays a key role in delivering high-quality skating programs to the community.
The Instructor I – Skating is responsible for providing safe, engaging, and well-organized skating instruction to program participants. Under the general direction of a Recreation Programmer or Program Technician, this role includes preparing lesson plans, setting up and maintaining equipment, ensuring adherence to facility rules, supervising participants, and delivering positive and enthusiastic instruction. Instructors are expected to maintain a safe and welcoming environment while providing excellent customer service.
Requirements include completion of Grade 10, a minimum of three months’ experience in a related area of instruction, and Emergency First Aid with CPR-C. Employment is subject to the provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector clearance (PIC-VS), no older than six months. Strong communication skills, the ability to instruct in a safe and organized manner, and a customer-focused approach are essential.
The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts, including daytime, after school, evenings, and weekends; hours and schedules are subject to change based on program needs. As a component of the selection process, testing may be conducted. While we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $24.14 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on Sunday February 8, 2025, quoting competition 26017.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.
