St. Mary’s Boat Club - Weekend Renter
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for:
Halifax Regional Municipality
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Recreation & Leisure, Outdoor / Nature
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Education / Teaching
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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St. Mary’s Boat Club - Weekend Renter
Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Outdoor Kayak Paddle Night Instructor with the St. Mary’s Boat Club.
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 2
SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
The St. Mary’s Boat Club engages children, youth and families in paddling based experiential programs, youth leadership, and outdoor recreation. As part of the Parks and Recreation's Adventure Earth Centre, The St Mary’s Boat Club programs give children and youth safe access to water activities and the knowledge and experience to practice them safety. All of the St Mary’s Boat Club programs are carried out on The North West Arm in Halifax.
Kayak Paddle Night Instructors take groups on 1-2 hour paddling excursions on the Northwest Arm. Instructors are expected to have a good knowledge of paddling safety and the ability to engage comfortably with the public. This position also manages the fleet of canoes, paddle boards and related equipment, delivers excellent customer service, ensures participant safety, and records rental statistics. This position may also offer the opportunity to lead canoeing and stand up paddleboard programs dependent on skills and training.
Programs include kayak paddle night classes for ages 19+ and 13-18.
More information on the St. Mary's Boat Club can be found at
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain the Adventure Earth Centre and St Mary’s Boat Club core values, understand and uphold HRM policies and proceduresAttend all required training sessionsConfidently set up sites and deliver assigned programs to participants according to program manuals, content, and delivery methods.Provide clear instruction on paddling techniques, water safety, equipment use, and trip expectations.Establish and maintain group community standards, support other leaders by role modelling positive behaviours, and use appropriate group management techniquesOrganize, manage and maintain equipment and suppliesEnsure the safety and positive experience of participants, and other staff at all timesSupport persons with diverse needs and disabilities in programs (e.g.adapting activities, developing individualized plans when needed, etc.)Safely navigate The Northwest Arm in Halifax with groups of paddlers.Learn some historical information about The Northwest Arm for interpretive sessionsQUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Current certification in Emergency First Aid including Level C CPR valid through to September 30th 2026.Must have kayaking level 1 skills qualification or higher, or willing to obtain (can be provided with training)Previous experience with adults or youth working in an outdoor adventure or recreation setting.Previous leadership experience with outdoor or paddling programs.Must hold restricted operator's license (Maritime) – VFH radio training or willing attain (can be provided as part of training)Considered an Asset:Previous experience with the Adventure Earth Centre or St Mary’s Boat Club ProgramsValid Class 5 Driver’s LicensePleasure Craft Operator cardPaddle Canada or ORCKA Canoe certificationPrevious experience working with persons with disabilitiesAdvanced First Aid an assetStudies in Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education or similar coursesExperience working in customer serviceKayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard skills or instructor certifications.Conditions of Employment:Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS trainingCopies of certification must be submitted upon hiringStaff are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from work sitesMust be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditionsSecurity…
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