Posted 2 months ago
Child and Youth Programs Contract Instructor
@ Strathcona County
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Overview
Strathcona County is hiring contract sports and early childhood development instructors for its Child and Youth Programming team for the Fall 2026 session. The work is part-time recreational instruction for up to 20 children per class, mainly in evening and weekend slots, with notice of future opportunities through the year.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver safe recreational classes for up to 20 participants
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans with progressions
- Incorporate physical literacy into weekly classes
- Interact with parents and handle forms and paperwork
- Manage equipment pick up, setup and takedown
Requirements summary:
- Proven leadership and team-building skills
- Experience working with children ages 4 to 15
- Sport-specific coaching or instructing experience highly desired
- Current First Aid and CPR Level C
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector check
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 44 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR Level C, NCCP, High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
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Strathcona County
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Strathcona County employees strive for excellence in delivering quality of life to our residents to support our vision of becoming Canada’s most livable community. Employees play a pivotal role in delivering essential services, managing programs, and overseeing facilities to support a thriving community of over 100,000 residents. If you're dedicated to public service, enjoy collaborative work environments, and value continuous learning and growth, consider joining our team of over 2,000 dedicated professionals. You can make a difference by supporting a growing and diverse community! Strathcona County has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers 2026 by Forbes.com and one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers 2026. We provide competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health spending account, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and more. Strathcona County is committed to working collaboratively, efficiently and effectively to provide quality service delivery to citizens, business and industry alike. Our corporate values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness and cooperation define our culture and guide our daily work. If you're dedicated to public service, enjoy collaborative work environments and value continuous learning and growth, consider joining our team! Apply today at www.strathcona.ca/careers
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Strathcona County employees strive for excellence in delivering quality of life to our residents to support our vision of becoming Canada’s most livable community. Employees play a pivotal role in delivering essential services, managing programs, and overseeing facilities to support a thriving community of over 100,000 residents. If you're dedicated to public service, enjoy collaborative work environments, and…
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| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Sherwood Park, Alberta |
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The Child & Youth Programming team is currently seeking contract Sports Instructors (Skating, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Floor Hockey, etc.) and contract Early Childhood Development Instructors to be added to our contact list and fill vacant evening and weekend positions for the Fall 2026 session.
As a Contract Child and Youth Program Instructor, you will work on a part-time, contract basis, and once added to our contact list you will be notified of all future instructing opportunities throughout the year.
This posting is for multiple contract positions
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality recreational classes for up to 20 participants in a safe and positive environment
- Develop and implement creative, age-appropriate lesson plans with progressions and adaptations based on skill level and abilities
- Incorporate physical literacy and fundamental movement skills into weekly classes
- Interact with parents, handle all forms and paperwork and ensure overall participant safety
- Collaborate and positively interact with the Child & Youth Programming Team
- Equipment management including pick up/drop off, setup/takedown of program area and equipment safety assessments
Qualifications & Skills:
- Positive, proven leadership and team-building skills
- Proven ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality and cooperation
- Proven time management skills and possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Outstanding customer service and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing work environments and demands Sport specific coaching and/or instructing experience is highly desired
- Experience working with children ages 4 to 15 years
- High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development is an asset (must obtain within 6 months of signing first contract)
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is an asset
Conditions of Employment:
- Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Current First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification
- Ability to lift 20lbs. and supply totes as part of the job duties and stand for extended periods
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