Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for casual position of Student Fitness Coordinator at the Sackville Sports Stadium, in the Recreation Programming division of Parks & Recreation.

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.

Under the direction of the Client & Services Coordinator and the Fitness Centre Specialist, the Student Fitness Coordinator is primarily responsible for organizing the Summer FITeen program and acting as a Floor Tech ensuring the Fitness Centre is member ready in a welcoming, safe, clean, and organize environment. Also responsible for determining the safest and most effective program activities for members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring the Fitness Centre is member ready in a welcoming, safe, clean, and organize environment by
• Providing friendly, quality customer service to both internal and external clients.
• Remaining up to date on all information regarding policies, procedures, and programs, including information communicated through email by other departments.
• Responding to member concerns. Resolves customer concerns or complaints within scope of responsibility. Channels concerns to appropriate person. Follows up on concerns.
• Assisting, encouraging, and educating clients on how to use the fitness equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Deliver Fitness Center and Facility Orientation sessions, including Summer FITeen orientations.
• Keeping current on trends relevant to fitness.
• Being aware at all times of the activity in the Fitness Centre and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed by members.
• Working as a team member ensuring the Fitness Centre is member ready (welcoming, safe, clean, organized environment).
• Ensuring Fitness Centre is tidy, clean, and safe. Complete all cleaning duties, check operation and mechanics of equipment, and report any damaged equipment or safety issues.
• Assist clients with booking Fitness Centre consultations appointments and place reminder calls regarding appointments as needed.
• Checking clients in using the Fitness Center computer system, ensuring they have an active membership.
• Dispensing items from First Aid Kit and reports low inventory.
• Completing incident, medical, and emergency forms as required.
• Communicating and participating in special events and promotions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education & Experience:

• Must be a current student, or registered to start school in September 2026, First Aid with CPR C / AED.
• Previous experience as a Floor Tech, Personal Trainer / Trainer is an asset.
• One (1) year of previous Customer Service experience.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills with knowledge of communications, public relations and customer service principles.
• Thorough knowledge of training techniques, motivation techniques and safety practices.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; organize and manage time effectively, work effectively in a team environment or independently

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 & Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS: Casual, part-time, June 15 – August 22

HOURS OF WORK: Up to 30 hours per week. Shifts could be weekday, weekends, early mornings, and evenings as needed.

SALARY: $17.75 per hour

WORK LOCATION: Sackville Sports Stadium, 409 Glendale Drive, Lower Sackville, NS.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position # 78628506)