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Summer Student - Instructor I, Specialty

City of Ottawa -
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Job details

$24.30–$29.62 an hour

Qualifications

Bilingual
French
CPR Certification
English
First Aid Certification
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Requisition ID: 20707
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $24.300 - $29.618 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close: 06/09/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

Under the guidance of a Program Coordinator or other supervisor, you are responsible for assisting with planning and implementing program content and for the instruction, coaching or coordination of introductory specialty sport/art programs and/or summer camps (i.e. tennis, volleyball, hockey camp, dance, art, etc.) to ensure participants have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. Work is performed in accordance with related legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Note: minimum age of 16 years is required for this Summer Student job.

High School Student - minimum Grade 10

Note: Student must be returning to school in the fall

Less than 4 months of related experience is required - Demonstrated experience in sport specialty area

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certificates

AODA Accessibility/IASR Training

Appropriate coaching certification in a relevant specialty recreation/sports program is desirable

KNOWLEDGE

Strong background and understanding of specialty area
Demonstrated awareness of safety/ security during programs
Understanding the development and recreational needs of children.
Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance.
Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work in a team setting or independently
Maintain a fun and safe environment
Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, organizational and programming skills
Experience working with preschoolers and/or school age children and/or youth.
Ability to operate any required tools/equipment
Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures.
Technical skills for the appropriate program.
Maintain a fun and safe environment
Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and programming skills
Good organization skills
Sound judgement in difficult situations
Demonstrates strong sport/art background in required activity.
Must be able to relate to children and be a good role model
Must be tactful, kind and patient, calm under pressure
Must be creative and resourceful
Must be reliable and trustworthy
Must be flexible and enthusiastic
Must have good written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work well in a team environment.
Enjoy working with the public.
Demonstrates teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.
Physically fit and able to participate in recreation activities.
Capable of safe lifting techniques
Proper attire and footwear
May require sport/art specific equipment as required to demonstrate & teach the skills, i.e. dance shoes, helmet, hockey equipment, in-line skates

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

Review the Core Behaviours.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [email protected].

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