Skating Instructor - Eligibility List

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: http://www.halifax.ca/rec/.

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:
Education & Experience

• 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).
• Basic Workplace 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.

Please Note: An Eligibility List may/will be established from this competition. Vacancies that are not filled internally will be filled from this Eligibility List. The list would/will be effective for 6 months and could be extended, as required.

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

WORK STATUS: Casual/Seasonal – October 2026 - May 2027.

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, $19.75 per hour.

WORK LOCATION: Cole Harbour Recreation Centre, Eastern Shore Community Centre, Halifax Forum, Spryfield Lions Rink, Sackville Sports Stadium. Applicants may work at one or multiple locations.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted up until 11:59 pm Thursday, February 18, 2027.

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

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax