Summer Recreation Youth Leadership Coordinator
Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Recreation Youth Leadership Coordinator in Parks and Recreation.
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:
The Youth Leadership Coordinator plans and implements a leadership development program which consists of training modules, social activities and volunteer opportunities. The Coordinator designs curriculum and supports persons with disabilities in programs (i.e. personal care, lifting procedures, adapting activities, administering medication, etc.). Other responsibilities include: daily duties such as planning, implementing, promoting, and evaluating recreation programs and services; scheduling, supervising, motivating, and evaluating Summer Youth Leadership participants; managing risks, ensuring participant safety; inventories, distributes and collects equipment and supplies; handling administrative duties, networking with community groups and organizations; organizing special events and outings, submitting regular reports, tracking statistics; maintaining a budget and attending staff meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:At least one season/summer of experience leading youth in a recreational setting and designing program curriculumKnowledge and understanding of Healthy Child DevelopmentAt least one season/summer of demonstrated program leadership skillsSupervisory experience an assetExperience teaching or instructing youth an assetExperience teaching sport an assetPrevious experience working with persons with disabilities an assetTechnical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:Current certification in Workplace First Aid and Level C CPR an assetSuccessful completion of all training requirements prior to start dateAccess to a reliable vehicle may be required for some positionsAn 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 must complete screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Record 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: Developing Others, Conflict Management, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Communication, Team Leadership, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making, Customer Service
WORK STATUS: Seasonal- May 18th 2026 to August 28th 2026 Must be willing to attended overnight training (June) and overnight programing (August) at residential camp.
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm. Must be flexible/some evening and weekend work required
SALARY: Non Union, $21.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)
WORK LOCATION: Various Community Recreation Centres in the Halifax Regional Municipality
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received until 11:59 on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants who are 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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Youth Leadership Coordinator plans and implements a leadership development program which consists of training modules, social activities and volunteer opportunities. The Coordinator designs curriculum and supports persons with disabilities in programs (i.e. personal care, lifting procedures, adapting activities, administering medication, etc.). Other responsibilities include: daily duties such as planning, implementing, promoting, and evaluating recreation programs and services; scheduling, supervising, motivating, and evaluating Summer Youth Leadership participants; managing risks, ensuring participant safety; inventories, distributes and collects equipment and supplies; handling administrative duties, networking with community groups and organizations; organizing special events and outings, submitting regular reports, tracking statistics; maintaining a budget and attending staff meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:At least one season/summer of experience leading youth in a recreational setting and designing program curriculumKnowledge and understanding of Healthy Child DevelopmentAt least one season/summer of demonstrated program leadership skillsSupervisory experience an assetExperience teaching or instructing youth an assetExperience teaching sport an assetPrevious experience working with persons with disabilities an assetTechnical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:Current certification in Workplace First Aid and Level C CPR an assetSuccessful completion of all training requirements prior to start dateAccess to a reliable vehicle may be required for some positionsAn 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 must complete screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Record 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: Developing Others, Conflict Management, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Communication, Team Leadership, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making, Customer Service
WORK STATUS: Seasonal- May 18th 2026 to August 28th 2026 Must be willing to attended overnight training (June) and overnight programing (August) at residential camp.
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm. Must be flexible/some evening and weekend work required
SALARY: Non Union, $21.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)
WORK LOCATION: Various Community Recreation Centres in the Halifax Regional Municipality
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received until 11:59 on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants who are 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
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