Job Description

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.