Ski & Snowboard Instructor - Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre

Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Req ID:
 64750

Job Category:
 Ski & Snowboard

Job Type:
 Temporary, Part-time

Hourly Rate:
 $21.16 

Number of Positions:
 Talent pool for future vacancies

Start Date:
 TBD  

Work Location:
 Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre

District:
 North York 

Season:
 Winter  

Duration:
 TBD

Shift Information:
 TBD

Division:
 Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Section:
 PFR CR Community Recreation

Posting End Date:
 11/01/2026 

Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements safe ski and snowboard lessons.
• Oversees participants for the duration of the lesson.
• Instructs groups and private lessons.
• Performs lesson preparations such as on-hill set up and tear down of hill materials area.
• Provides front-line customer service.
• Interacts with participants, staff, spectators and community members.
• Follows up with parent/guardian at the end of each lesson regarding the students’ progression.
• Monitors participants and adapts lessons.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in meetings, clinics and training sessions.
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Current certification with the Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance (CSIA), Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI), Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF), or The Canadian Snowboard Federation (CSF). Note:  Minimum Level 1 required.
  Previous work or volunteer experience as an instructor is an asset.
• Must produce original current Basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).  This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

We thank all applicants for their submission. Only candidates who are selected for next steps will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folders, and log in to your profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied.

Accommodation:  If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at [email protected], quoting the Requisition ID and the job title.  The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements (toronto.ca) for further details.

Vulnerable Sector Check:  One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost.  For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.

Must be minimum 16 years of age.
Current certification with the Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance (CSIA), Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI), Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF), or The Canadian Snowboard Federation (CSF). Note:  Minimum Level 1 required.
Previous work or volunteer experience as an instructor is an asset.
Must produce original current Basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).  This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.
We thank all applicants for their submission. Only candidates who are selected for next steps will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folders, and log in to your profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied.
Accommodation:  If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at [email protected], quoting the Requisition ID and the job title.  The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements (toronto.ca) for further details.
Vulnerable Sector Check:  One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost.  For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.