Summer Recreation Art Instructor

Location

Halifax, NS | Canada

Job description

Summer Recreation Art Instructor

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Recreation Art Instructor in Parks & Recreation. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. HRM encourages applicants to self-identify

The Summer Recreation Art Instructor leads art programs in day camps for a variety of age groups. The Instructor designs activities within a planned curriculum. Other responsibilities include: assisting with program promotion, inventory/ cleanup/ storage/ repair/ maintenance of community art equipment and supplies, working with volunteers and providing on-site customer service, developing an arts module for training and instructional purposes, researching new trends and administering/ collecting/ reporting on program evaluations and questionnaires.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in High School or University and planning to return in the fall
• Knowledge and understanding of fine arts and crafting

Assets

• Experience teaching art
• Previous experience working with persons with disabilities

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

• Current certification in Emergency First Aid (CSA Basic) and Level C CPR is required
• Successful completion of all training requirements (including High Five and WHMIS).
• Access to a reliable vehicle may be required for some positions.
• Screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Police Records Check.

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 - June 17th 2024 - to August 23rd, 2024

HOURS OF WORK : Up to 40 hours a week

SALARY : $17.20 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

WORK LOCATION : Captain William Spry Community Centre, Chocolate Lake Community Centre, Horizon Community Centre.

Closing Date : Applications will be received until to midnight Sunday, April 14th, 2024.

Please note : We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

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Salary

$17.2 per hour