Hockey Instructor, Sensplex

The Opportunity

The part-time Hockey Instructor is responsible for ensuring the safety, care and enjoyment of the registrants in Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs at the Bell Sensplex or Richcraft Sensplex. This position will remain open for future hiring purposes. 

Key Responsibilities

Ongoing Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the safety, enjoyment and care of the participants
• Follow the on ice program set out by the Head Instructor
• Constantly being involved in error-detection & correction of all participants to enhance their skills and enjoyment in hockey
• Responsible for following policies and schedules set out by the Head Instructor (e.g. signing in and out procedures, schedule of activities, etc)
• Responsible for engaging the participants in a fun, enjoyable and educational hockey experience
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Instructor

Health & Safety Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Responsible for ensuring that all areas covered by Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) are adhered to, specifically:

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability (AODA), Customer Service Standards
• AODA, the Integrated Accessibility Standards
• Ontario Worker Health & Safety Awareness
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• WHMIS 2015 (GHS)
• Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

Training

Responsible for completing on-line training modules as required, including, but not limited to:

• Working in compliance with the provisions of the OHSA, regulations and internal policies and procedures
• Using or wearing protective equipment, devises or clothing when required
• Reporting any missing or defective equipment or protective device which could endanger himself or herself or another team member
• Reporting any contravention of the OHSA, regulations or Senators Sports & Entertainment policies and procedures

May also be required to attend on-site training sessions as scheduled.

Qualifications (what we look for)

• Previous hockey/skating experience at a high level
• Comfortable and enjoy working with children
• Strong teaching skills
• Team player
• Professional demeanor
• Excellent communication skills, bilingual (French & English) an asset
• Strong work ethic
• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Able to work flexible hours 
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments
• First-Aid Training an asset
• Must be able to to pass a clear police background check.

Who We Are 

The Sensplex Facilities, an affiliate of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, are Ottawa’s premier destinations for hockey, sports, and community events. Our three state-of-the-art locations, Bell Sensplex, Richcraft Sensplex, and Cavanagh Sensplex, serves as hubs for athletes, teams, and families looking for top-tier ice surface, fieldhouse, training programs and recreational opportunities.

What We Offer

Employees will have the opportunity to work in a unique industry, with access to to memorable fan experiences, and free on-site parking - along with the chance to contribute to an organization that takes pride in its people, its performance, and its community.

Compensation

$17.60 – 23.10 per hour, based on experience.

Job Status

Ongoing Recruitment: we are continuously accepting applications for future openings.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Senators Sports & Entertainment supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.

SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

 SSE confirms that it does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or hiring processes. All candidate screening, evaluation, and selection decisions are conducted by human recruiters or hiring managers using predefined, job-related criteria, ensuring a fair, transparent, and human-led hiring process in compliance with applicable employment and privacy laws