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Speed Skating Instructor - Emera Oval
Halifax Regional Municipality
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Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for several casual positions ofSpeed Skating Instructor for winter programs at the Emera Oval.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.
Speed Skating Instructors will be required to teach introductory Speed Skating lessons, monitor public skating sessions and activities for participants of various skill levels. Skating Instructors will ensure that the Emera Oval is a safe, fun and festive atmosphere for skating activities and events.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and instruct Speed Skating lessons to children & youth in a safe, organized and fun learning environment
- Supervise public skating sessions to ensure safety of all participants both on and off the ice
Education and Experience:
- 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
- Proficient Speed Skater who has mastered technical skills of skating
- Ability to provide direction and instruction to large groups of participants
- Ability to be adaptive, creative and innovative teaching skating lessons and leading activities on the ice
- Stamina to skate outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds
- Balancing, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching above shoulders and sitting
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 to11:59pm 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.
Speed Skating Instructor - Emera Oval · Halifax Regional Municipality