Inclusion Support Program Instructor – Part time

Why Guelph

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2,000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single-tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization.

Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph:
Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

City of Guelph Recreation offers a variety of recreation programs for people of all ages and abilities in weekly sessions throughout the year. Our Inclusion Support Program matches participants living with disabilities with program staff to provide support and assistance while participating in City of Guelph recreational programs and aquatics. The program helps participants reach personal goals, increase self-confidence, and allows for a positive and safe environment to enjoy recreational programming.

Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

This is a part-time position, scheduled for up to 20 hours per week. Shift duration varies, may include evenings and weekends, and is dependent on programming needs. Hours of work and shift duration will be scheduled during these time frames.

Depending on programming needs and registrations, different Recreation Services locations within Guelph may be required.

• Utilize behaviour management and program adaptation strategies to support individuals with varying needs and abilities in recreation programming and aquatics.
• Using a positive and supportive approach; develop a rapport with participants and leverage their unique strengths.
• Assist with the communication of skills directed by the Instructors and Recreation Programmers.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Provide support for participants with disabilities, who need assistance integrating into recreation activities.
• Assist with all aspects of programming including creating/adapting activities to meet the needs of participants, as well as set up/take down.
• Complete administrative tasks; all forms and documents.
• Communicate with the program team, and participant’s support worker/caregivers, as appropriate.
• Respect and maintain participant confidentiality.
• Maintain proper communication between all parties involved, including parent(s)/guardian(s).
• Complete and attend all mandatory City of Guelph training and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience working in a recreation setting.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality.
• A satisfactory Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Previous experience with program planning, development, and implementation.
• Previous experience with program adaptation and modification
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and in a team environment.
• Adaptable, patient and innovative approach to work.
• Able to work at various locations across the city.
• Valid CRP Level C certification and Standard First Aid (or willing to obtain upon hiring).

$18.73 per hour

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by January 4, 2026. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. For more information about some of the programs we are hiring for, please reference programs listed at

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