Hockey Instructor

DAILY / WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with Sunday camper registration. 
• Each instructor will be required to work with three camper groups each day and arrive at the arena 30 minutes before each shift.
• Serve as a role model both at the arena and at the camp, encouraging our campers to become better hockey players and individuals.
• When assigned to the Ranger / Senior group, instruct on Sunday evening.
• Assist Hockey Counsellors with dressing room and lobby supervision.
• Assist the two youngest groups (Canadiens / Leafs) with tying skates.
• Provide on-going and continuous individual and group instruction throughout the week.
• Progressively evaluate camper’s skill development, complete weekly camper evaluations and stuffed in camper’s achievement envelopes. Player evaluations are completed electronically and must be completed on time.
• Assist with Friday night / Saturday scrimmage games as assigned by the Hockey Director.
• Attend weekly all staff and staff team meetings as scheduled.
• Assist with evening cabin supervision duties, as scheduled (once per week).
• Ensure the Hockey Staff dressing room is kept clean and orderly.
• Any changes to shift assignments must be approved by the Hockey Director.

ALL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

• All staff are required to deliver every day our Brand Promise “Best Summer Of Your Life” in each camper and staff interaction. Guided by our four core principles, Community, Leadership, Accountability, and Performance.
• All staff are expected to abide by and enforce camp guidelines of respect. These are the rules and expectations of behaviour implemented to maintain a fun and safe camp environment.
• All staff are responsible for the safety and security of each camper in their care. Staff are to follow prescribed program standards and lesson plans in order to ensure the highest level of care and instruction.
• Attendance for all staff to the June orientation week training is mandatory. This training period is where each staff will receive essential employment information and training for a successful summer experience.
• Participation in camp-wide special events (Evening Programs, All Camp Activities, Campfires, and Friday Finale) and weekly meetings are an expectation of all staff members.
• The dynamic nature of summer camp demands each staff understand that additional duties may be assigned as required.

SUMMER BENEFITS AND TIME OFF

• Room and Board Provided.
• Weekly Staff Hockey & Water Skiing.
• Staff working a full eight-week contract period are entitled to one weekend off. The maximum number of instructors off per weekend is four. Weekends off are schedule through the Hockey Director.
• Time off weekly - Saturday evening.
• Time off daily - depending on weekly schedule.
• Access to program and recreation equipment.
• The chance to work in a close knit supportive community that values staff health and wellness, creativity, and employee success.
• The opportunity to develop life skills, applicable to multi-faceted career opportunities.
• An experience that will last a lifetime.

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EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

Staff Orientation / Training: TBD
Employment Period: June 30, 2024 – August 24, 2024
Wages: Summer wages range depending on qualifications and experience of applicants. Room and board are included.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Must have a strong hockey background.
• Genuine interest in teaching hockey skills to children and teaching/instructing experience a definite requirement.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current certificate of Emergency First Aid and CPR.
• Respect in Sport certification.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic and positive.
• Must be willing to take part in duties outside the defined job description.