Pickleball Coordinator
One Church, One Message, Many Expressions
www.porticocanada.ca
Location: 1814 Barbertown Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 2M5
Position Type: Part-Time, Seasonal, 9 weeks (July 7–September 8, 2025)
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 hours per day (3:30 -7:30 pm)
Hourly Rate: $18
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
PORTICO'S MINISTRY OVERVIEW
PORTICO Community Church is a Christian church, incorporated as a registered Canadian not-for-profit charity, affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC), serving the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with campuses located in Mississauga and Milton.
PORTICO's Senior Pastor, elected by the official members, reports to the Board of Elders on vision, direction, ministry and church operations. The Senior Pastor is empowered and monitored through policy governance for the hiring, management and care of all ministry staff and for the oversight of ministries, facilities and operational matters.
PORTICO’S MINISTRY OBJECTIVES
PORTICO Community Church is passionately committed to its mission, vision and core values as defined below:
PORTICO’S MISSION
“Helping people find their way back to God.”
PORTICO’S VISION
“One Church, One Message, Many Expressions.”
PORTICO’S CORE VALUES
“CONNECT with Christ and His family”
“GROW together in Christ likeness”
“SERVE Christ’s mission in the world.”
PORTICO’S ENDS
PORTICO strives to fulfill God’s purpose and design for His church as expressed through PORTICO’s stated ENDS.
We believe that because of PORTICO, people will Be Disciples who:
CONNECT with Christ and His Family Mathew 4:19 “Come...”
Mathew 11:28-30 “Come to me...”
GROW together in Christlikeness. Mathew 4:19-20 “...follow me...” Mathew 11:28-30 “...learn from me...”
SERVE Christ’s mission in the world.
Mathew 4:19-20 “...I will send you out...”
Mathew 28:19-20 “Go, and make disciples of all nations...”
And, there will be healthy, self-sustaining expressions of disciple-making communities that have capacity to reproduce themselves and are fully aligned with PORTICO’s Mission.
PICKLEBALL COORDINATOR
The Pickleball Coordinator reports to the Executive Pastor and is responsible for delivering engaging, on-court pickleball instruction to seniors aged 55 and older. This role also includes coordinating the calendar of activities to ensure a well-organized and dynamic program. The ideal candidate is passionate about racquet sports and committed to fostering an inclusive, energetic, and welcoming environment where seniors can stay active, learn new skills, and build community.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Plan and deliver beginner-friendly pickleball sessions tailored to seniors (55+)
Provide clear instruction on game rules, techniques, and safety protocols.
Create an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages participation.
Set up and maintain equipment before and after sessions.
Monitor participants' well-being and respond to any incidents appropriately.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 55 years of age or older to meet eligibility criteria under the government-funded seniors grant
Previous experience instructing pickleball or similar sports is an asset.
Strong understanding of pickleball rules and techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification is considered an asset, though not required.
Ability to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
Experience working with older adults in a recreational setting is an asset.
The above-mentioned responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by person employed in this role. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all assigned responsibilities, skills, efforts or working condition. PORTICO Community Church reserves the right to change, amend, delete or otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as is deemed necessary to meet the vision, mission and purposes of PORTICO Community Church.
We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources at careers@porticocanada.ca of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any material or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
To apply for this job, please submit the job application: portico.cc/job-application.