Specialized Instructor III 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Education Program Coordinator, the Specialized Instructor III, will provide high quality instruction to participants in a specialized recreation program.  Participants may range in age from preschoolers to older adults. The Specialized Instructor will prepare a course outline and implement age-appropriate activities, ensure participant safety and engagement, follow policies and procedures, and work effectively with the Education Program Coordinator.

Disciplines:  Computers, Wellness Workshops, Tai chi, Qi gong, Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Hiking, Adult Cooking Programs

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and deliver high quality and stimulating lessons for all levels of participants
• Keep current with industry trends
• Actively engage participants
• With the assistance of the integration team, modify activities to ensure participants with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the program setting.
• Ensure there are a variety of activities in the program related to the type of activity being taught.
• Ensure participant safety and security throughout the program 
• Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome
• Report to work in sufficient time to ensure the program is ready to start on time
• Provide a list of supplies/equipment and set up needs required for the program to the Education Program Coordinator
• Supervise all aspects of the program including participants and volunteers.
• Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner (e.g. attendance records, drop in sheets, list of hours worked, etc.
• Assist the Education Program Coordinator with delivering program evaluations to participants
• With the assistance of the integration team, modify activities to ensure participants with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the program setting.
• Wear assigned uniform/name tag
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions prior to, during and outside regular programming hours.
• Maintain excellent public relations at all times.
• Maintain good communication with staff and volunteers, facility users, and the Education Program Coordinator.
• Understand and implement the policies and procedures of the Facility(s), and of the Community Services Department.
• Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Must possess advanced certification or technical training in the activity being taught or Certification by accredited organization in field of discipline
• High Five PHCD Certification is required if working with participants ages 6 – 12 years
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-B
• Minimum 2 years related experience 

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to provide First Aid at the Emergency First Aid Standard.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies