Recreation Programs

We're looking for your experience to guide others to adopt new skills and interests. 

• You may be a lifelong enthusiast with a lot to offer.
• You may be an industry professional that wants to expand their reach.
• You may be newly trained in an area and have a lot to offer.
• We'll ask you to provide examples of your teaching experience and what other experiences qualify you to offer this program. 

When considering a new program we like to know a few details. We're always there to help provide direction and create something together. Consider these factors: 

• How much time is required to deliver the program content and how can that time be delivered over a number of hours, days, weeks, etc.? 
• What schedule works best for the content, participants, and instructor? 
• What age group or demographic is the program suitable for?
• What are the maximum number of participants that can partake?
• We'll ask you to suggest what type of supplies and equipment are required to run the program. Is the instructor, participant, or the Town of Parry Sound providing these items?
• What time of venue is required? Studio? Meeting Room? Outdoors?

At the Town of Parry Sound, we try to provide affordable and accessible ways for community members to participate in activities and be introduced to new pastimes. These are a few things we will consider when working with you to develop fees and remuneration: 

• We look at similar types of programs and offerings for fee suggestions.
• We strive to offer a fair, competitive and accessible fee that promotes greater participation levels.
• Instructors may be paid on an hourly, or program bases.
• Many of our instructors come to us as volunteers- as they hope to promote their sport or activity, give back to the community, or create low cost opportunities for a program area they are passionate about. 

• Deadline for Winter/Spring (January-May) program submissions: September 30
• Deadline for Summer (May-August) program submissions: January 31
• Deadline for Fall (September-December) program submissions: June 30

Program submissions will be reviewed against the following criteria: 

1. Alignment with department missions and goals. 
2. Does the program exist locally, in the private market?
3. Availability of facilities.
4. Cost to participants and cost to the Town of Parry Sound. 
5. Experience of the program instructor.