Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 1
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Wednesday, 8:30 – 10:45 am September 11 to November 27, 2024 Additional Hours may be available
SALARY: $27.20 to $29.46 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

The City of New Westminster Parks & Recreation Department is recruiting for an auxiliary program instructor to lead pickleball lessons for children and adults. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic and will have experience participating in and/or coaching pickleball. Candidates interested in this opportunity must possess excellent leadership, organizational and customer service skills.

Responsibilities:
• Provide guidance and general leadership according to the nature and requirements of the program
• Assist in planning assigned recreational programs and provide instruction in the activities
• Ensure safe and proper use of equipment and the facilities
• Providing a fun, organized and safe environment that encourages participation in the lessons.
• Perform related work as required

Requirements Include:
 Standard First Aid;
 CPR C Certificate;
 Minimum of 1 year experience instructing classes;
 Excellent communication and listening skills;
 Works well with any age group;
 The ability to motivate others to help achieve their goals;
 Strong interpersonal skills with the necessary experience and training;
 The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check.

Additional hours may also be available to support open gym sports. We also anticipate additional hours being available starting in January 2025. Employment will be based on registrations.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission and shortlisted candidates may be
interviewed prior to the posting closing date.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by August 20, 2024.

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

Education level:  Standard First Aid;  CPR C Certificate;  Minimum of 1 year experience instructing classes;

Required skills:  Excellent communication and listening skills;  Works well with any age group;  The ability to motivate others to help achieve their goals;  Strong interpersonal skills with the necessary experience and training;  The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check.

Closest intersection: Royal Ave and 6th Street