Instructor CY Programs Sports

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Hourly Rate: $20.99 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location:

West End YMCA Health and Fitness Centre

Work Hours:

4-8 hours per week

Employment Type:

Contract Part Time Hourly (12 months)

Number of Vacancies : 1
Anticipated

Start Date:

January 5, 2026
Final date to receive applications:
December 24, 2025 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community! The Instructor Children and Youth Sports teaches and examines using YMCA curriculum and resources. Instructors develop short and long‑term lesson plans that identify the unique needs of the participants. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

• Deliver course content and examine participants following established YMCA criteria
• Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans
• Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly
• Coach and develop participants to meet success
• Communicate (verbal and written) child's progress to parents and Supervisor
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date weekly progress sheets and records for participants
• Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program
• Set up and take down recreational, program and other equipment as required, check that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and remove damaged equipment immediately from circulation)
• Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events
• Assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location, in collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Diploma or degree in field related to working with children or youth or equivalent experience
• Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards:
  Standard First Aid & CPR level C is an asset
• Current NCCP Basketball Coaching certification (Learn to Train level)
• Minimum 1‑year previous experience instructing children and teens in basketball
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of various stages of child and youth development through previous related experience and continuing professional development
• Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers and acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
• Evidence of continuing professional development in working with children and youth
• Well‑developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility regarding assigned work schedules, including weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

• Commitment to the YMCA’s mission, vision and values
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA competencies:
  Accountable, Relationship‑Builder, Improvement‑Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

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