Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 10
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Varies (10-15 hours per week)*
SALARY: $29.14 – $31.56 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

The City of New Westminster has auxiliary positions available for teaching skating in our “Learn to Skate” program. There will also be opportunities to lead public skate sessions. Moody Park Arena offers innovative, creative, fun recreational lessons for patrons 2.5 years to adults. We are looking for enthusiastic, organized leaders who have experience coaching or instructing.

Candidates considered for these roles must be available for our summer lesson program which starts July 6. Lessons will be Monday to Friday mornings, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Training will take place during lessons in July. There will be additional off ice training sessions for a few afternoons in July.

Preference will be given to candidates who are available to continue working Fall and Winter.

Successful applicants will possess the following:
• 16 plus years of age.
• Experience working with children in a recreation setting.
• Strong ice skating background.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certificate.
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting.
• Ability to prepare and execute daily lesson plans.
• Ability to give written evaluations of students.
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Previous related experience or course work within the field of recreation or teaching will be given priority.

* Candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by April 26, 2026.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

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