Job Description

Job Type:

Permanent

Department:

Hourly Wage:

$23.49

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

July 27, 2026

Openings:

5About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.
Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

What We Offer?
This position is eligible for the following:
• Starting Hourly Rate: $23.49
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and option to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
• For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton

Reporting to the Coordinator, Recreation, this part-time position is responsible for the planning and instruction of quality programs, ensuring that all activities are safe, fun and appropriate for the targeted age group and expectations of the department.

Programs may include; Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Volleyball, and Move More Sports. Reporting to the Coordinator, Recreation, this part-time position is responsible for the planning and delivery of instructional activities and drills that are safe, fun and appropriate for the targeted age group.

Major Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitate program delivery, leading and coaching participants with a focus on quality participant experience, effective skill development, and positive social experience.

• Foster a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all participants

• Develop and modify lesson plans to meet the varied needs and skill levels of participants

• Understand and ensure compliance of all established rules and guidelines governing the safety and conduct of participants

• Provide guidance and oversight of volunteers

• Establish positive relationships and clear communication channels with all staff, participants, parents, and volunteers.

• Maintain a safe and clean program space, including proper usage and storage of equipment. Set-up and take down of program equipment in adherence with lesson plans. Communicate deficiencies to supervisor.

• Evaluate situations for potential risks and proactively take action to address such risks. Communicate any action and/or concerns to supervisor.

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and handle sensitive situations with mature judgement

• Provide suggestions to Coordinator, Recreation on ways to enhance the program and the participant experience

• Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines, and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Report incidents, concerns or site damage to Supervisor

• Maintain and submit attendance records; complete additional program-related paperwork as required (eg. end of session participant progress reports, daily open/close program checklists)

• Attend and participate in mandatory staff trainings and meetings

• Perform other duties in accordance with department objectives

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Completion of Secondary Education (Older Adults, General Interest)
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching/program instruction experience
• Standard First Aid and CPR C
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (children’s programs)
• NCCP required for sports related programming
• Strong knowledge and aptitude in a specialized field, depending on program (i.e. art history, including contemporary practice)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective program planning and service delivery skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with targeted age group
• HIGH FIVE® Quest 2 preferred
• HIGH FIVE® Sport preferred
• Experience working with persons with disabilities
• Certifications/workshops in a related field
• Crisis Prevention Intervention or equivalent

Note to Applicants

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.

We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

Accommodations

Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on July 26, 2026.

If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.