Job Description
Job Details:
Temporary Part-Time
Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants
Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by 11:59 pm on October 1, 2026.
This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and October 1, 2026.
As a Master Instructor – Racquet Sports, you will be leading comprehensive programs including but not limited to badminton, squash, racquetball, and tennis to meet the needs of all registered adult, youth and/or child participants. You must be a skilled instructor and capable of instructing a wide range of skill sets related to your scheduled sport. You will also be expected to act as a knowledgeable resource to participants and their families to ensure that instruction is conducted in a safe environment that encourages participation and person development. Other duties include:
Job Responsibilities:
- Arrive at your program site in time to properly prepare, set up and start the program according to schedule.
- Develop a detailed program plans for a variety of ages and skill levels
- Follow the class format and content as required
- Ensure on-site safety of participants
- Deliver exceptional customer service (including welcoming, conduct and communication) to all participants
- Meet with prospective customers to provide program information and to encourage participation.
- Provide detailed feedback and progress and personal development plans to registrants and parents of registrants
- Conduct Program Administration (attendance tracking, registration update, incident reports as required)
- Work cooperatively and supervise instructor assistants and youth volunteers
- Liaise with Facility Manager, Program Supervisor, Facility Operations and Customer Service staff.
- Notify the Recreation Coordinator/Fitness of any problems and/or recommendations regarding participants, courts or facilities, which may affect the program
- Attend staff meetings as requested
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Coaching Certification (such as National Coaching Certification Program), workshops, clinics, sport and other related training an asset.
- Experience in the development and implementation of age/skill appropriate racquet activities
- Standard First Aid with AED/CPR C
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) is a requirement for instructing any children’s programs ages 4-12 years.
- Enthusiasm and passion for racquet sports
Strong interpersonal skills
Please note that this position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check.
DATED: April 14, 2026
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This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.