Specialty Sport Instructor(s) – Casual Part-time

Home Employment Specialty Sport Instructor(s) – Casual Part-time Location: East Hants, various locations, NS We are accepting applications for casual, part-time, Specialty Sport Instructors to join our team. In collaboration with the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Specialty Sport Instructor plans and facilitates Active Start programming in various locations throughout the Municipality. Our programs are rooted in the philosophy of providing high quality, accessible, inclusive and affordable programming to the community. Specialty Sport Instructors are responsible to plan and implement programming, have a background in sport instruction, day camp experience or equivalent, can assess participant progress, provide feedback and promote a safe and inclusive sport learning environment for youth. What You Can Offer Fundamental Movement Skills Certification or Similar Sport Certifications Strong organizational, communication, problem solving, and conflict management skills Basic Workplace First Aid, training can be arranged, willingness to obtain required. Clean Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry Checks Solid understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging with skills to foster a welcoming and accessible environment for all participants Programs may be offered at the East Hants Aquatic Centre, East Hants Sportsplex or in schools and community halls in various locations across East Hants. Please indicate in application any preference for type of programming and programming region if applicable (i.e. Mount Uniacke, corridor or rural region). Hours: 5-10 hours/week Hourly Rate: $25.25 p/hour Deadline to apply: Open until filled, applications will be reviewed as received. If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 902-883-6203. Apply Required fields are marked (required) Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter and resume to apply for this job. Name (required) Email Address (required) Phone (required) File Upload (required) Only PDF documents are accepted. If you are a human seeing this field, please leave it empty.

The instructor plans and facilitates Active Start programming for youth across various locations in the Municipality. They are responsible for implementing inclusive sport learning environments and assessing participant progress.

Candidates should have a background in sport instruction or day camp experience and hold Fundamental Movement Skills or similar certifications. A clean Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check is required.

• First AidPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Sport Instruction
• Program Planning
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Management
• First Aid
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion
• Youth Mentorship
• Participant Assessment

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 6, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

10 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level