Job Description

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for casual positions of Skating Instructor in the Recreation Programming division of Parks & Recreation. For more information on recreation programs, you can visit our website: . 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Skating Head Coach, provide instruction of the weekly skating program following the premade lesson plans.
• Responsible for greeting participants, leading activities, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants.
• To evaluate participants using a standardized assessment tool.
• To maintain excellent customer service communication with instructors, parents and participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Conditions of Employment: Strong Skating ability and understanding of skating techniques
• Experience working or volunteering with children and youth in a recreational setting (if applicable)
• First Aid Certification.

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. Interviews, testing, and in-person recruitment activities are being conducted in adherence with current COVID-19 Public Health protocols.

COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making.

WORK STATUS: Casual/Seasonal - October -March

HOURS OF WORK: Casual. There may be opportunity for the successful candidates to work at multiple locations. Shifts are as follows.

Cole Harbour Place: Tuesdays 4:30-7:30PM & Wednesdays 4:00-7:00PM
Eastern Shore Community Center: Saturdays 1:00PM-2:00PM
Halifax Forum: Thursdays 6:30PM-9:30PM & Saturdays 11:AM - 4:00PM
Spryfield Lions Rink: Sunday 12:00PM-3:00PM
Sackville Sports Stadium: Sunday 2:00PM-5:00PM

SALARY: Non-Union, $17.50 per hour

WORK LOCATION: Cole Harbour, Musquodoboit Harbour, Dartmouth, Halifax, and Spryfeild. Applicants may work at one or multiple locations.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted up until Sunday, September 17th 2023 at 11:59pm.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

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