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Summer Recreation Tennis Instructor

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Recreation Tennis Instructor 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.

Applicants who previously applied for this position do not need to reapply.

The Summer Recreation Tennis Instructor leads Tennis programs for a variety of age groups. The instructor must plan, and teach Tennis classes to campers who may vary in their abilities and experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily duties such as greeting participants,
• Leading activities,
• Ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants,
• Organizing equipment and supplies,
• Preparing for activities,
• Distributing and collecting permission slips for outings,
• Participating in staff meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Current technical and practical training at an advanced level in Tennis
• At least one season/summer of experience working or volunteering with preschoolers/children/youth in a recreational setting
• At least one season/summer of demonstrated program leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Healthy Child Development
• Previous experience working with persons with disabilities an asset

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Current certification in Emergency First Aid (CSA Basic) and Level C CPR an asset
• Successful completion of all training requirements (Including High Five and WHMIS) prior to start date
• Must attended all training

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: Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making

WORK STATUS: Casual/Seasonal – Seasonal – June 30th 2026 to August 28th, 2026

HOURS OF WORK: Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule

SALARY: Non Union; $21.75-$27.75 per hour(plus 4% vacation pay)

WORK LOCATION: Various Community Recreation Centres, including the following: Dartmouth North Community Center and LeBrun Recreation Centre.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.