Lifeguard/Instructor - HRM Beaches
Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the seasonal position of Regional Coordinator – HRM Beaches.
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.
The Regional Beach Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for beach operations, ensuring safe, high-quality aquatic experiences for their assigned region. This role supervises beach staff, manages instructional programs, and promotes water safety awareness. The Regional Beach Coordinator leads staff training, enforces safety standards, and ensures operational excellence through effective planning, communication, and program evaluation. Acting as a key liaison between staff, patrons, and partner agencies (i.e., Lifesaving Society, Emergency Health Services, various Municipal Business Units), they uphold Halifax Aquatics’ commitment to safety, professionalism, and community engagement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead staff training and development, including pre-season camps and ongoing in-service programs to maintain high safety and supervision standards.Coordinate beach staffing and scheduling, monitor performance, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance with policies and guidelines.Promote water safety and community engagement through education, outreach, and support of beach safety initiatives and projects.Promote water safety and positive community engagement through outreach, education, and support of beach safety initiatives and projects.Oversee equipment management, including distribution, maintenance, and accountability for all assets.Manage administrative functions, such as payroll, budget tracking, personnel records, and seasonal operational reporting.Collaborate with partner agencies and community organizations to enhance beach safety and program delivery, support special projects like training camps, exams, and water quality testing.Provide direct service when needed, acting as a swim instructor, lifeguard, or examiner during staff shortages or certification processes.May perform other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard – Waterfront Option (minimum 1 year experience required)Current Intermediate Workplace First Aid, CPR-C & AED from a CSA-recognized organizationCurrent Lifesaving Society Airway ManagementCurrent Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor (or YMCA Instructor), Lifesaving Instructor, and First Aid Instructor certifications (or willingness and demonstrated ability to obtain before contract start)Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s licenseAbility to work in a multi-tasked environment with proven communication, organizational, time management, leadership, and interpersonal skillsNational Lifeguard Waterfront Instructor/Examiner certification preferredTechnical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
A physical screening is part of the application process and includes:400-meter timed swim50-meter swim and carryConditions of Employment:Successful completion of training requirementsSuccessful completion/recertification of National Lifeguard – Waterfront OptionAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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: Values and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Customer Service, Communications, Valuing Diversity, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Developing Others
WORK STATUS: June 1, 2026 – September 4, 2026. Up to 40 hours per week
HOURS OF WORK: Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule.
SALARY: Non-union; $21.75 (Standard wage, Lifesaving Instructor) (plus 4% vacation pay)
$27.75 (National Lifeguard Instructing, Examining) (plus 4% vacation pay)
Available Work Locations:
Albro Lake Beach - 1 Sea King Drive, Dartmouth, Halifax NS
Birch Cove Park Beach - 46 Oakdale Crescent, Dartmouth NS
Campbell Point Park Beach - 187 Lakewood Dr, Brookside, NS
Chocolate Lake Park Beach - 2 Melwood Ave, Halifax, NS
Cunard Beach - 121 Williams Lake Rd, Halifax NS
Kearney Lake Beach Park - Saskatoon Dr, Halifax, NS
Kidston Lake Beach - Saskatoon Dr, Halifax, NS
Kinap Beach - 181 Greenough Dr, West Porters Lake NS
Lake Echo Beach - 3170 Nova Scotia Trunk 7 East Preston
Long Pond Beach - 869 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS
Oakfield Provincial Park - 366 Oakfield Park Rd, Oakfield NS
Penhorn Lake Beach - 70 Penhorn Dr, Dartmouth, NS
Pleasant Drive Beach - 183 Pleasant Dr, Head of Chezzetcook, NS
Sandy Lake Park Beach - 115 Smith Rd, Bedford NS
Scott "Saunders" Memorial Park Beach - 127 Millrun Cres, Bedford, NS
Shubie Park Beach - 30 John Brenton Dr, Dartmouth NS
Springfield Lake Beach Park - 655 Lakeview Ave, Middle Sackville NS
Taylor Head Provincial Park - 20140 Hwy 7, Spry Bay, NS
E&F "Webber" Lakeside Park Beach - 738 Upper Lakeville Rd, Upper Lakeville, NS
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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
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.
The Regional Beach Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for beach operations, ensuring safe, high-quality aquatic experiences for their assigned region. This role supervises beach staff, manages instructional programs, and promotes water safety awareness. The Regional Beach Coordinator leads staff training, enforces safety standards, and ensures operational excellence through effective planning, communication, and program evaluation. Acting as a key liaison between staff, patrons, and partner agencies (i.e., Lifesaving Society, Emergency Health Services, various Municipal Business Units), they uphold Halifax Aquatics’ commitment to safety, professionalism, and community engagement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead staff training and development, including pre-season camps and ongoing in-service programs to maintain high safety and supervision standards.Coordinate beach staffing and scheduling, monitor performance, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance with policies and guidelines.Promote water safety and community engagement through education, outreach, and support of beach safety initiatives and projects.Promote water safety and positive community engagement through outreach, education, and support of beach safety initiatives and projects.Oversee equipment management, including distribution, maintenance, and accountability for all assets.Manage administrative functions, such as payroll, budget tracking, personnel records, and seasonal operational reporting.Collaborate with partner agencies and community organizations to enhance beach safety and program delivery, support special projects like training camps, exams, and water quality testing.Provide direct service when needed, acting as a swim instructor, lifeguard, or examiner during staff shortages or certification processes.May perform other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard – Waterfront Option (minimum 1 year experience required)Current Intermediate Workplace First Aid, CPR-C & AED from a CSA-recognized organizationCurrent Lifesaving Society Airway ManagementCurrent Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor (or YMCA Instructor), Lifesaving Instructor, and First Aid Instructor certifications (or willingness and demonstrated ability to obtain before contract start)Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s licenseAbility to work in a multi-tasked environment with proven communication, organizational, time management, leadership, and interpersonal skillsNational Lifeguard Waterfront Instructor/Examiner certification preferredTechnical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
A physical screening is part of the application process and includes:400-meter timed swim50-meter swim and carryConditions of Employment:Successful completion of training requirementsSuccessful completion/recertification of National Lifeguard – Waterfront OptionAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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: Values and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Customer Service, Communications, Valuing Diversity, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Developing Others
WORK STATUS: June 1, 2026 – September 4, 2026. Up to 40 hours per week
HOURS OF WORK: Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule.
SALARY: Non-union; $21.75 (Standard wage, Lifesaving Instructor) (plus 4% vacation pay)
$27.75 (National Lifeguard Instructing, Examining) (plus 4% vacation pay)
Available Work Locations:
Albro Lake Beach - 1 Sea King Drive, Dartmouth, Halifax NS
Birch Cove Park Beach - 46 Oakdale Crescent, Dartmouth NS
Campbell Point Park Beach - 187 Lakewood Dr, Brookside, NS
Chocolate Lake Park Beach - 2 Melwood Ave, Halifax, NS
Cunard Beach - 121 Williams Lake Rd, Halifax NS
Kearney Lake Beach Park - Saskatoon Dr, Halifax, NS
Kidston Lake Beach - Saskatoon Dr, Halifax, NS
Kinap Beach - 181 Greenough Dr, West Porters Lake NS
Lake Echo Beach - 3170 Nova Scotia Trunk 7 East Preston
Long Pond Beach - 869 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS
Oakfield Provincial Park - 366 Oakfield Park Rd, Oakfield NS
Penhorn Lake Beach - 70 Penhorn Dr, Dartmouth, NS
Pleasant Drive Beach - 183 Pleasant Dr, Head of Chezzetcook, NS
Sandy Lake Park Beach - 115 Smith Rd, Bedford NS
Scott "Saunders" Memorial Park Beach - 127 Millrun Cres, Bedford, NS
Shubie Park Beach - 30 John Brenton Dr, Dartmouth NS
Springfield Lake Beach Park - 655 Lakeview Ave, Middle Sackville NS
Taylor Head Provincial Park - 20140 Hwy 7, Spry Bay, NS
E&F "Webber" Lakeside Park Beach - 738 Upper Lakeville Rd, Upper Lakeville, NS
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email
All Jobs from Halifax Regional Municipality