Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 6
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 10-15 hours per week*
SALARY: $27.20 to $29.46 per hour (2024 rates)
+ 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

The City of New Westminster has auxiliary positions available for teaching skating in our “Learn to Skate” program. Moody Park Arena offers innovative, creative, fun recreational lessons for patrons 2.5 years to adults.

Candidates considered for these roles need to available for our summer lesson programs that run July 8th – August 28th on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. There will also be some afternoon training sessions during the final two weeks of July.

Priority will be given to candidates who are able to continue working in the Fall.

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 or recreation or teaching will be given priority.

* Candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts including mornings evenings and weekends

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by May 4, 2025.

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: See Above

Required skills: See Above

Closest intersection: 6th Street & Royal Ave