Skate Instructor

Skate Instructor

Competition No: 2026-CSI

Duration: Contract Instructor

Last Updated: 6/1/26

The Arena Services Program Team at Bill Copeland Sports Centre, Kensington Complex, and Rosemary Brown Recreation Center are looking for Contract Skating Instructors who are committed to working with patrons of all ages to deliver fun and productive skating lessons for our community. Our staff team are welcoming applications for our Recreational Ice-Skating lessons starting in Fall.

This role includes the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Motivating students by providing a positive, safe, and fun learning environment in our skating lessons 
• Assessing and evaluating participants’ skating skills to write constructive progress cards
• Providing excellent customer service and building and maintaining relationships
• Planning and implementing skating lessons for all ages
• Communicating effectively with team members, customers, and supervisors
• Performing other related work as required

The qualifications for this position include:

• Previous work or volunteer experience with children in a recreation or sport setting
• Strong skating skills and experience in arena sport.
• Knowledge of skating instruction techniques and skill progressions
• Successful completion of Emergency First Aid with CPR-C and AED Certificate (8+ hour course) is required 
• High Five training, and National Coaching Certification Program courses are assets    

Other relevant information:

• Selected candidates will be required to attend an on-ice interview 
• You must provide your own skates and a CSA-approved hockey or snow sports helmet.
• Please note that a Police Information Check may be required for this position.    

Pay Rate: $27.85 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Location: Bill Copeland Sports Centre, Kensington Complex, and Rosemary Brown Recreation Center.

Hours of work: This is a contract position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements. Typical shifts will be Monday to Friday, 3:15pm to 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-1:30pm with opportunities for daytime and evening lessons.

Please apply online at by June 12, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at View phone number on civicjobs.ca if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted

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