Instructor

Although this general descriptor can again refer to myriads of careers, in essence focused on `training others', sharing skills and knowledge, demonstrations and/or specialist topics, act as facilitators and/or independent trainers, the most common occupational category, pertains to program leaders and/or instructors in recreation and sport, specialist medical and/or physical or other specialist skilled professionals.

Instructors typically lead and instruct groups and individuals in recreational, sports, fitness or athletic programs. (for the purpose of this discussion). They are employed by community centers, sports and fitness clubs, outdoor centers, resorts, medical institutions, recreational facilities, correctional institutions and similar establishments.

Others teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions and not job-related. They are employed by driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments, or they may even be self-employed. This unit group also includes drivers license examiners, who are employed by provincial governments, as well as tutors who provide instruction in elementary or secondary school subjects. Expertise in the field of instruction must be demonstrated.

This also includes instructors who teach applied arts, academic, technical and vocational subjects to students at community colleges, CEGEPs, agricultural colleges, technical institutes, language schools and other vocational schools. This unit group also includes trainers who are employed by private training establishments, companies, community agencies and governments to teach internal training or development courses. College teachers who are heads of departments are included in this group

Program leaders and instructors in recreation and sport, perform some or all of the following duties:

• Plan and carry-out recreational, athletic, fitness and sports activities
• Assemble supplies and sports and game equipment
• Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
• Instruct groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities and lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
• Attend to clients with special needs
• Provide lifestyle awareness information
• Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
• Monitor recreational or sports activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.

Employment requirements mostly include completion of secondary school education and completion of a college program in recreation or physical education or extensive experience in a specific recreational or sports program activity is usually required. Certification is usually required in a specific area of recreational activity, athletic activity or first aid or emergency care, such as a swimming instructor's certificate, a ski instructor's certificate, a first aid certificate or a fitness leadership certificate. Demonstrated ability in a particular recreational or sports discipline is required.

College and other vocational instructors perform some or all of the following duties:

• Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, laboratory work, shop sessions, seminars, case studies, field assignments and independent or group projects
• Develop curriculum and prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses
• Prepare, administer and mark tests and papers to evaluate students' progress
• Advise students on program curricula and career decisions
• Provide individualized tutorial/remedial instructions
• Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work or hands-on training
• May serve on committees concerned with matters such as budgets, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
• These instructors specialize in particular fields of study such as visual arts, dental hygiene, welding, engineering technology or policing, or in areas such as computer software, management, pre-employment training and literacy skills.

www.4jobs.com, www.educational.instructors.jobs.jobsearchsite.com, tutors and teachers, ESL instructors, government and even volunteer opportunities exist, your local career-centre and/or employment counselor/agency will have more insights, sources and training/job-related information.

A bachelor's degree, college diploma or demonstrated expertise in the field of instruction is required. A master's degree in the field of instruction may be required. A certificate, diploma or degree in adult education may be required. For instructors of trades, completion of apprenticeship training and trade certification are required. Additional courses in teaching or a provincial teaching certificate may be required.

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