Temporary Program Leader - Preschool, Sports, Youth Drop-In Programs

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the City of Oshawa is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and cooperative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.

Posting Number: 005451

Vacancy: Temporary Program Leader - Preschool, Sports, Youth Drop-In Programs

City: Oshawa Province: Ontario

Employment Group: Exempt Wage Rate: 03-$21.57-$22.24 Standard Weekly Hours of Work: up to 24 Shift Work Required: Yes

Posting End Date: 2025/09/12

Job Description

Are you interested in working in a fun and dynamic team environment? Then we may have just the position for you! The City of Oshawa Recreation Services Branch offers seasonal and year-round part-time opportunities to help us run the wide variety of programs that are offered for all ages and to staff our outstanding facilities.

We are currently looking for Program Leaders to support our following programs:

• Preschool Instructors - Plan, organize, lead and supervise non-formal but structured recreation preschool programs.
• Sports Instructors - Plan, organize, lead and supervise non-formal but structured recreation programs for preschool, child/youth and adults.
• Youth Drop-in Programs - Plan, organize, lead and supervise non-formal but structured recreation youth programs to youth drop-in centres/rooms and gymnasiums.

In addition to providing equitable and inclusive customer service that supports the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust, your responsibilities may include:

• Open and close program space
• Setup and takedown program equipment
• Prepare, organize and lead recreational opportunities for assigned age group (i.e. preschool, child/youth, adults)
• Provide skill development opportunities to participants when required
• Perform administrative tasks as applicable (i.e. prepare and organize program equipment and supplies, guide program volunteers, keep accurate participant attendance records)
• Monitor participant safety
• Administer first aid as required
• Complete Public Accident/Incident Reports or Complaint/Enquiry Forms as required and report to a Program Coordinator
• Enforce City of Oshawa policies and procedures, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures (eg. fire plan)
• Perform safety checks of equipment prior to being used
• Supervise and enforce rules
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

General Requirements

• Appropriate skills/knowledge for position
• Possess a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment as well as to work independently as required
• Possess and keep current Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ qualifications
• Provide own safety equipment as required for position (eg. CAS approved hockey helmet, appropriate footwear)
• Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Preschool Instructor Requirements

• Minimum Grade 11 education
• 3 years’ experience participating/volunteering in a related field
• 1 year experience teaching/instructing participants ages 18 months to 5 years

Sports Instructor Requirements

• Minimum Grade 11 education
• 3 years’ experience participating in a related sport or field
• 1 year experience teaching/instructing in a related sport or field

Youth Drop-in Programs Requirements

• Enrolled in College Youth focused disciplines, i.e. Social Work/Teaching
• 1 year experience volunteering or working in youth leadership, youth centres and/or in youth program roles

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

When you click apply, you will be directed to an online screening questionnaire. Your responses will help us match you with a suitable available position.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.