Recreation Program Instructor in Windsor, Ontario at City of Windsor

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Job Title: Recreation Program Instructor
Job Posting Number: 2026-0240
Posting Type: External
Posting Period: Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Parks, Recreation & Facilities
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543
Position Status: Temporary Part-Time Recreational
Job Code: REC027
Grade/Class: Grade 002 – Salary Schedule "E1"
Number of Positions: Various
Rate of Pay: $19.53 per hour
Hours of Work per Week: Various (Up to a maximum of 44 hours)
Shift Work Required: NoDuties and Responsibilities: Reporting to a Supervisor of Community Programming or the Assistant Manager WIATC/Adventure Bay or designate(s) where applicable,

• Recreation Program Instructors will teach and supervise programs while ensuring a safe, clean environment.
• Will provide program planning, program implementation and conduct evaluations.
• The incumbent will maintain excellent customer service and public relations at all times.
• The incumbent will maintain statistical data as required. Recreation Program Instructors may be assigned to more than one work location and may be moved as required.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age at time of employment;
• Must have completed an Ontario Secondary School Grade 10 education or will obtain Grade 10 within 1 year of hire date or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must have over three (3) months experience in the sports/recreation field;
• Requires as a condition of employment current valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Basic Rescuer (Level C) certificate obtained from a first aide WSIA Reg. 1101 training provider recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) for the full period of employment;
• May require as a condition of employment HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development certification;
• Experience in teaching Karate, Art, Pottery, Gymnastics, Pickleball, Fitness, Yoga, Zumba, Spin, Piano and Guitar instruction considered a definite asset. Current and valid certifications may be required;
• Experience in a Day Camp environment considered a definite asset;
• Bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset;
• Resumes must clearly outline qualifications as noted above. Resumes will be given further consideration based on meeting the criteria as identified in the qualifications section above.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.