Position: Antigonish Multisport Program Leaders
Department: Community Development
Reports to: Active Living Coordinator
Location: Saint Andrew Junior School and StFX Facilities
Salary Range: $16.50/hour
General Accountability
The Antigonish Multisport Program is seeking Program Leaders to help facilitate this exciting initiative for children in grades primary and one. Program Leaders must be organized, energetic, and positive individuals who are interested in helping children in Antigonish grow through sport. Duration of employment is September 2025 to March 2026, approximately 2.5 - 5 hours per week. The program is scheduled to run most Sunday and Tuesday evenings, with occasional Wednesday & Thursday evenings.
Responsibilities
- Enforce health and safety procedures of the Antigonish Multisport Program
- Monitor program operations to ensure a quality program
- Assist Community Sport Organization personnel with session preparation and delivery as required
- Greet participants and assist with participant engagement program experience
- Perform administrative tasks as required (COVID checks, record-keeping, parent/guardian communication etc.)
- Attend all training/orientation sessions provided
Qualifications
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Must hold current CPR and First Aid Certificates or willing to attain
- Must be willing to supply a recent Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must have transportation to worksite
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Must be high-energy, flexible, eager to take initiative, and passionate about working with children
Relationships
Community Sport Organization personnel will deliver each session while Antigonish Multisport Program Leaders will facilitate program delivery. Program leaders will report to the Town of Antigonish Active Living Coordinator.
How to Apply
Closing date is August 13th, 2025, 12:00 pm. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to Alana MacKay at recreation@townofantigonish.ca. Applications submitted beyond this date and time, or incomplete applications, will not be accepted. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 2.5 – 5 per week
Work Location: In person