Learn to Skate Program Instructor – Thornhill Community Centre

Department and Commission: Recreation, Community Services
Vacancy Type: Temporary Part-Time
Posting Date: October 30 2026
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

About the City of Markham

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the Head Skating Instructor with all aspects of preparation, organization and delivery of the Learn to Skate program while contributing to a positive and safe environment for participants and peers of all ages.

Qualifications

• Two years of demonstrated experience which includes working with children and adults in an instructional sports setting, and experience in a recognized ice sport such as Hockey and /or Figure Skating / Ringette
• Minimum age of 16 years old at the start of employment
• Current certifications in Standard First Aid OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED
• High Five Certificate and adherence to the principles of Healthy Child Development (Children ages 6 to 12 years)
• Level 1 NCCP Theory
• City of Markham Learn to Skate Training
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, leadership skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons, parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to teach basic-level skating and/or hockey to children and youth.
• Demonstrated ability to skate at the level required for instruction

Core Behaviours

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

Core Values

At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.

• Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
• People-Focused: putting people first.
• Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
• Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.

We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.

Working Conditions

In an arena, on ice.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) / Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) letter.

AI Disclosure

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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