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Specialty Sport Instructor(s) – Casual Part-time

  • NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 26, 2026
  • 1 position

$25 / hour

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Employment type
Part-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 3, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
10 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Plan and deliver Active Start sport programming at various locations across the Municipality in collaboration with the Community Recreation Coordinator. Assess participant progress, provide feedback, and foster a safe, inclusive sport learning environment for youth.

Job details

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 jobs@easthants.ca 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.

What you’ll do

Plan and deliver Active Start sport programming at various locations across the Municipality in collaboration with the Community Recreation Coordinator. Assess participant progress, provide feedback, and foster a safe, inclusive sport learning environment for youth.

Requirements

Applicants should have Fundamental Movement Skills Certification or similar sport certifications, and a background in sport instruction, day camp experience, or equivalent. They should have strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills, be willing to obtain Basic Workplace First Aid, and provide clean Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry checks.

Listed skills

  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Sport Instruction
  • Program Planning
  • Program Facilitation
  • Participant Progress Assessment
  • Providing Feedback
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Management
  • Workplace First Aid
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging
  • Creating Welcoming And Accessible Environments

Job areas

  • Sports & Recreation
  • Education
  • Government & Public Sector