Lifeguard / Instructor - HRM Beaches

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Lifeguard / Instructor - HRM Beaches

Job Posting

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 :

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities :

A physical screening is part of the application process and includes :

Conditions of Employment :

An 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.