Recreation Program Instructor

5 days ago

Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

10457BR Recreation Program Instructor - Eligibility List Job Posting Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for casual positions of Recreation Program Instructor in the Recreation Programming division of Parks & Recreation.Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.Applicants who previously applied for this position do not need to reapply.The Program Instructor could lead a variety of programs (eg: soccer, basketball, roller skating, gymnastics, painting, drawing, yoga, fitness, etc.). The instructor must plan and teach recreational programs to participants of all ages. (Aquatic and Skating jobs are a separate posting)For more information on recreation programs, please visit our website: http://www.halifax.ca/rec/.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for developing a specific program plan;Responsible for greeting participants, leading activities, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants, organizing equipment and supplies, preparing for activities;QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working or volunteering with preschoolers/children/youth/seniors in a recreational setting (if applicable);Applicants must have current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPRApplicants must complete screening through a Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry if applicableApplicants must be willing to obtain HIGH FIVE training and WHMIS training if applicable.Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making.WORK STATUS: Casual/Seasonal – September 2025 to June 2026HOURS OF WORK: Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule.SALARY: Non-Union casual wage, dependent on specific program.WORK LOCATION: Various Community Recreation Centre locations throughout HRM. Bedford/Hammonds Plains Community Centre, Captain William Spry Community Centre, Chocolate Lake Community Centre, Citadel Community Centre, Cole Harbour Recreation Centre, Dartmouth North Community Centre, Findlay Community Centre, George Dixon Community Centre, Gordon R. Snow Community Centre, Horizon Community Center, Lakeside Community Centre, LeBrun Recreation Centre, Musquodoboit Harbour Community Centre, Musquodoboit Valley, Needham Community Centre, North Preston Community Centre, Sackville Community Centre, Sackville Sports Stadium, Sheet Harbour, St. Andrew’s Community Centre CLOSING DATE: This posting will be used to create an Eligibility. Applications will be received up to 11:59 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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