St. Mary’s Boat Club - Weekend Rental Supervisor Job Halifax area,Nova Scotia Canada,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

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St. Mary’s Boat Club - Weekend Rental Supervisor

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Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual part-time position of Weekend Rental Program Supervisor with the Adventure Earth Centre - St Mary’s Boat Club location.

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.

Adventure Earth Programs at the St. Mary’s Boat Club engage children, youth and families in paddling based experiential programs, youth leadership, and outdoor recreation. As part of the Halifax Municipality’s Parks and Recreation services, 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 the St.

Mary’s Boat Club programs are carried out on The North West Arm in Halifax.

The Weekend Rental Supervisor will support the weekend rental staff to provide canoe and stand up paddleboard rentals on The North West Arm in Halifax. This position also manages the fleet of kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and related equipment, delivers excellent customer service, ensures participant safety and provides ongoing communication with participants of programs and provides support for staff.

More information on the St. Mary's Boat Club can be found at

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain the Adventure Earth Centre’s and St Mary’s Boat Club core values, understand, and uphold HRM policies and procedures

Attend all required training sessions including water safety and water rescue training

Independently organize staff schedules and provide support to staff

Work independently to communicate with participants, staff and supervisors

Set up program spaces, organize materials and independently open and close facility

Organize, manage and maintain equipment and supplies

Ensure the safety and positive experience of participants and staff

Provide feedback to staff and supervisors

Support and schedule the training of weekend rental staff

Support persons with diverse needs and disabilities in programs (e.g. adapting activities, developing individualized plans when needed, etc.)

Work collaboratively with other coordinators and supervisors to maintain a positive work environment and clean program space

Communicate upcoming programs and cancellations with participants

Demonstrate great customer service will providing experiences for the public

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Must hold current certification in Emergency First Aid including Level C CPR or higher valid through to September 30th 2026.

Must hold or Pleasure Craft Operator Card or be willing to obtain

Must hold Restricted Operator's License (Maritime) – VFH Radio Training or be willing to obtain

Must have previous paddling experience

Must hold a canoe and stand-up paddleboard skills certification or be willing to obtain

Considered an Asset:

Previous leadership experience with paddling programs, outdoor, environmental and/or outdoor recreation

Experience using motorized watercraft

Experience with scheduling and organizing staff teams

Previous experience with the Adventure Earth Centre or St Mary’s Boat Club an asset

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License an asset

Paddle Canada or ORCKA Canoe and Stand Up Paddleboard certifications an asset

Previous experience working with persons with disabilities an asset

Advanced First Aid an asset

Studies in Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education or similar courses an asset

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS training

Applicants must be available to attend all orientations/training sessions (training and orientation subject to change)

Copies of certification must be submitted upon hiring

Staff are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and…


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