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Casual Recreation Program Attendant

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In-person
$17.00 / hour
Relief / Casual
Entry Level
Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program

We're seeking applications for casual Recreation Program Attendants. If you have an interest in working for your community to provide support and supervision during recreation programming, we want to hear from you!

Recreation Program Attendants are responsible for set up and take down of program equipment, ensure program areas are tidy and free of barriers, provide administrative support such as signing in participants, tracking and reporting, and for championing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all.

What you can offer:

  • Experience leading and planning recreation programming for groups of all ages preferred, preference for specific age groups or type of programming will also be considered.
  • Strong organizational, communication, problem solving, and conflict management skills
  • Basic Workplace First Aid, training can be arranged, willingness to obtain required.
  • Clean Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry Checks
  • Solid understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging with skills to foster a welcoming and accessible environment for all participants

Programs may be offered at the East Hants Aquatic Centre, East Hants Sportsplex or in schools and community halls in various locations across East Hants. Please indicate in application any preference for type of programming and programming region if applicable (i.e. Mount Uniacke, corridor or rural region).

Hours: 5-10 hours/week

Hourly Rate: $17.00 p/hour

Deadline to apply: Open until filled, applications will be reviewed beginning August 21, 2025

For information on how to apply, please visit easthants.ca/employment. If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (902) 883-6216.

Company Website: http://www.easthants.ca

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About Municipality of East Hants

About Municipality of East Hants

East Hants is a vibrant and fast-growing community with a unique offering of urban and rural living, bordering the Halifax Regional Municipality. East Hants is home to one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in Atlantic Canada with over 27% of the population being under age 25, and the second-highest population growth in Nova Scotia in 2021, behind the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Municipality of East Hants offers diverse career opportunities, modern facilities, an innovative, continuous improvement culture, and a Flexible Work Policy with a focus on work-life balance.

We live a work culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We are committed to personal and team professional development, are passionate about community, and are excited about being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.

The main Municipal office is located at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre in Elmsdale, NS. Additional worksites throughout East Hants include facilities for the Water Utility, the East Hants Aquatic Centre, the East Hants Sportsplex, Burntcoat Head Park, Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre, the East Hants Waste Management Centre, and multiple parks, trails, and playgrounds.

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