Summer Recreation Jobs

Exciting summer jobs await

Are you a student or young adult looking for a summer job that offers more than minimum wage? Check out the variety of opportunities available with Parks & Recreation. We offer:

Fun work culture
Wage ranges from $17.20-$23.20 per hour
Free evenings and weekends (for specific jobs)
Interesting jobs in aquatics, inclusion and recreation
Limited travel with jobs available in urban, suburban and rural communities
Opportunity to work outdoors and in an environment that promotes health, wellness and physical activity

Summer Inclusion Coordinator: Learn more about this role and apply online.
Summer Inclusion Support Staff: Learn more about this role and apply online.
R.E.C. Van Coordinator: Learn more about this role and apply online.
Summer Youth Leadership Coordinator: Learn more about this role and apply online.
Summer Coordinator: Learn more about this role and apply online.

Inclusion Support Person
Summer Evening Paddle Program Supervisor: Details on this posting will be available here.
Summer Kayak Paddle Night Instructor: Details on this posting will be available here.
Summer Oval Skating Monitor: Details on this posting will be available here.
Summer Recreation Art Instructor: Details on this posting will be available here.
Summer Recreation Dance Instructor: Details on this posting will be available here.
Summer Recreation Day Camp Leader: Details on this posting will be available here.
Summer Recreation R.E.C. Van Leader: Details on this posting will be available here.
Summer Recreation Skateboard Instructor: Details on this posting will be available here.
Summer Recreation Tennis Instructor: Details on this posting will be available here.
Weekend Canoe and Paddle Board Renter: Details on this posting will be available here.

Review the list of jobs on this page.
When you find a job that interests you, click on the link to visit the job posting and apply online. Reminder: if a job doesn’t have a link to the job posting, it means it hasn’t opened yet. Come back and apply once the job opens!
Review the job posting details, such as training requirements, wage, location and application deadline to ensure the job is a good fit for you.
Apply online by the deadline listed.

Prepare your resume and cover letter (optional) in advance. If you don’t have a resume, you can create a profile in our online application system.
Please make sure you provide enough information – in your resume or profile – to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position you’re applying for.
Set a reminder on your phone so you don’t miss the application deadline.
Reach out to a parent or guardian for help if you need it.
For questions or information about our recruitment process and job postings, email jobs@halifax.ca. If you have any technical issues while applying, please call 311.
You can also find helpful information for the job application process here.
All municipal jobs can be found here.