Speed Skating Instructor - Emera Oval

Job Posting

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year work or volunteer experience as a Speed Skating instructor
• Experience working or volunteering in a leadership role
• Level 1 Coaching will be considered an asset
• Principles of Healthy Child Development an asset
• Must have current certification in Intermediate First Aid and CPR (or higher) or willing to obtain by December 20, 2026.
• Must be willing to obtain WHMIS training
• Must be willing to attend all orientation/training sessions (dates to be announced)
• Must be available on Saturdays between10:00am - 4:00pm
• Selected applicants must complete an employment screening check, including a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search to be completed by December 20, 2026. 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: Communication, Customer Service, Value and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity WORK STATUS: Casual, part-time hourly HOURS OF WORK: Seasonal, December to March. Availability on Saturdays from 10am - 4pm required. Number of weeks and hours per week will depend on the Emera Oval operational schedule and participant levels. The Emera Oval may be closed or staff hours reduced due to weather or poor conditions, construction delays, site damage, and/or low participation levels. Skating Instructors will not be paid if attendance at work is not required due to the above noted conditions. SALARY: $21.00 per hour (non-union) plus 4% vacation pay WORK LOCATION: Emera Oval, 5775 Cogswell Street, Halifax CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted. During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.