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 is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Instructor IIs to Coach Volleyball at Gordan Head Middle School. Under the general direction of a Recreation Programmer or Program Technician, the Instructor II provides direct coaching for Volleyball activities. Responsibilities include planning and supervising lessons, preparing equipment and activity spaces, developing course outlines, monitoring participant safety and well-being, maintaining attendance records, and creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for children and their caregivers. The Instructor will communicate effectively with participants, parents, coworkers, coordinators, and supervisors while ensuring the facility and equipment remain safe and well maintained throughout each session.
Requirements include completion of Grade 10; a minimum of three months’ experience leading camps, classes, or recreational programs; and related training or certification in sport instruction, early childhood recreation, or physical literacy programming. Emergency First Aid and CPR-C are required, and employment is subject to the provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) dated within the last six months. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong instructional ability, effective communication with children and parents, adaptability, and a commitment to providing safe, inclusive, and engaging recreation experiences. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Please note: If shortlisted, applicants must provide proof of the completion of Grade 10 and current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C at time of interview.
Successful candidates will be required to work Sundays from 12:15pm – 4:15pm. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $27.89 per hour (2026 rate) plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45pm on May 24, 2026, quoting competition 26134.
The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact accessibilityHR@saanich.ca in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.
