Join Our Team as a Sports Program Instructor!
Abby Community School Society – Abbotsford, BC
Job Type: Part-Time | In-Person
The Abby Community School Society is a non-profit organization, located in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. The Abby Community School Society is looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and sport-focused individuals to join our instructing team! We are currently hiring Sports Program Instructors who are passionate about working with children and youth through active, fun, and engaging sports-based programs.
What is a community school?
It is a designated school facility that is open beyond the traditional school schedule to offer a variety of community learning and recreational opportunities to people of all ages. Community schools are multi-service facilities working in partnership with other community agencies, organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life in the community.
Our Community school will be running classes out of SD34 Abbotsford School sites such as (but not limited to):
- Abbotsford Senior Secondary School
- Abbotsford Middle School
- Eugene Reimer Middle School
- Chief Dan George Middle School
- Dormick Park Elementary
- Alexander Elementary School
- Matsqui Elementary
- Ross Elementary
- Godson Elementary
- Prince Charles Elementary
- Clearbrook Elementary
- Ten-Broeck Elementary
- Terry Fox Elementary
- Centennial Park Elementary
- Harry Sayers Elementary
- Dave Kandal Elementary
- Auguston Elementary
- Aberdeen Elementary
Please note: Successful candidates are expected to work at any locations (schools) listed above and must have a reliable source of transportation.
What is our goal?
To inspire and engage children through fun, active, and inclusive sports programming that promotes physical health, teamwork, confidence, and a love for movement.
Position Details
As a Sports Instructor, you’ll be leading afterschool sports programs for elementary and middle school-aged children (ages 5–14). Programs may include soccer, basketball, multi-sport, dodgeball, fitness-based games, and other athletic-based activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and lead age-appropriate sports sessions each week.
- Lesson plan for the program (each program is typically 6 weeks in length, once a week).
- For lesson planning purposes, instructors MUST be proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Canva for creating lesson templates and planning engaging activities.
- Provide a fun, encouraging, and safe environment for all participants.
- Supervise and engage with students in physical activities and team-building exercises.
- Set up and clean up sports equipment before and after each session.
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude with students, staff, and parents.
- Monitor student behaviour, address concerns, and report incidents to the Program Coordinator as needed.
- Uphold and enforce health and safety standards, including basic first aid when necessary.
- Fill out Incident Reports as necessary.
- Be honest and hardworking.
- Work scheduled shifts. Arrangements for substitutes must be previously approved by the Program Coordinator. (Scheduled shifts are 2 hours in length, between Monday - Thursday, from 2:15pm - 4:15pm and/or 5:45pm - 7:45pm).
Requirements
- Experience working with children and/or youth in a coaching, instructional, or leadership role (preferred).
- Background in physical education, coaching, recreation, or child/youth development (asset).
- Current Emergency First Aid Level C certificate (preferred).
- A clear Criminal Record Check (will be completed by ACSS).
- Availability to work between 2:15pm – 4:15pm, and 5:45pm - 7:45pm, Monday to Thursday.
- Reliable, punctual, and passionate about promoting physical activity in a positive, inclusive way.
Compensation
- Starting at $18.25 per hour, with potential for increase based on experience and program responsibilities.
Application Questions (please include with your application)
- What is your availability? (Be as specific as possible with days and times.)
- What is your email address? (Ensure your spam/junk folder is checked for our response.)
- Are you available Monday–Thursday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm?
- Do you have any experience in coaching or leading children’s sports programs? Please describe.
If you are interested in this rewarding, challenging, unique, and fun opportunity, then please send your resume AND cover letter using the Apply Now button.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. This role also requires proficiency in English to communicate with students, parents, and SD34 staff.
Note: Job interviews are held in person at our office, located in Abbotsford, BC, during our office hours (Mon - Thurs, from 9AM to 4PM).
The Abby Community School Society is located on the unceded territory of the Stó:lō peoples. We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work, and play on this traditional territory. We recognize the Stó:lō peoples' enduring connection to this land and honour their culture, heritage, and contributions. We extend our respect to their elders, both past and present, and strive to build a future based on mutual understanding, respect, and collaboration.
Visit our website: www.abbycommunity.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.25 per hour
Application question(s):
- What is your work availability? (Please be as specific as possible; days of the week and times of day available to work).
- What is your personal email address? (Candidates will be emailed directly with interview opportunities. Please ensure that you check your junk/spam folder within your email).
- Do you have a reliable source of transportation?
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada? *Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application.
- This position requires lifting items up to 35 lbs. Are you comfortable performing this task?
- Are you available to work Monday - Thursday from 2 - 5pm AND from 5:45 - 8pm? *Shifts are for 2 hours in length, and occur either afterschool and/or in the evenings.
Experience:
- sports education: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Emergency First Aid & CPR (Level C) (required)
Location:
- Abbotsford, BC (required)
Work Location: In person
