Tennis Instructor Angus Glen Tennis Centre

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Applications are now being accepted for the temporary part-time position of Tennis Instructor in the Recreation Department, Community Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online by June 30 , 2026.

Location : Angus Glen Tennis Centre

Hours of Work : Availability on Mondays, Thursdays & Sundays

Join us and make a lasting difference!

JOB SUMMARY

In this position you will be responsible for the preparation, organization and delivery of recreational tennis programs for children, youth, adult and seniors. You will also be responsible for ensuring a positive and safe environment for participants and peers.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates leads and supervises the program.
• Organizes and writes lesson plans to be handed in by week two of the program. Develops lesson plans specific to the abilities of each group. Reviews lesson plans with the Recreation Supervisor/Program Co-coordinator prior to class and submits at the end of each session.
• Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies, maintaining an inventory of supplies, reporting to the Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor any items needing replacement.
• Keeps attendance records and checks with participants who have extended absences. Gives all new participant names that are not on the list to the Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor.
• Ensures safety at ALL times, enforcing safety regulations as set out by the City of Markham sports, fitness, arts and leisure programs policies and procedures.
• Ensures the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants.
• Ensures all program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations.
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Level 1 Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) Instructor Certification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the discipline of tennis, instructional experience with children, youth, adults and seniors is an asset.
• Minimum age of 16 years of old at the start of employment
• Current Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED certification
• High Five Certificate and adherence to the principles of Healthy Child Development. (Children ages 6 to 12 years).
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

CORE BEHAVIOURS

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

*Successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening letter as determined by the City of Markham as a condition of employment.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

AI Disclosure

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.

Vacancy:

Temporary Vacancy