Pickleball Instructor (Contract)

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Competition No: 2025-PB

Duration: Contract Instructor

Salary: $27.54 per hour (2024 Rates)

Schedule:

Special Notes:

Last Updated: 4/3/25

As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.


Want to start your career in municipal government? Looking for a job that brings the community together? Then apply for the exciting position as a Pickleball Instructor! Pickleball is a fun and social racquet sport for all ages which is gaining popularity in Burnaby. We are actively seeking a Contract Pickleball Instructor for our indoor and outdoor programs. Duties include lesson planning for Adult (17+ years of age) classes, class instruction, student supervision and facility safety checks. The program is geared towards beginners who want to learn the basic skills and rules of pickleball in a fun and friendly environment. The City will provide racquets and balls, class lists, a First Aid kit, and teaching aids.


Preference will be given to candidates possessing minimum Level 1 NCCP Racquet Sport Coaching certification, and who have demonstrable pickleball skills and knowledge as well as racquet sport instruction and/or coaching experience. A valid Level 1 First Aid certification is required. Please note that a Police Information Check may be required for this position.


Pay Rate: $27.54 per hour (2024 Rates)

Schedule: Please note this is a contract instructor position and hours are based on registration. Lessons are scheduled weekdays and weekends and can occur in the morning, afternoon or evenings.

Location: Christine Sinclair Community Centre and various gymnasiums, outdoor sports boxes and tennis courts in Burnaby


Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. This position will remain open until it is filled.


The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and we are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, ****** orientations, and life experiences.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-2+4-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.