After-School Sport/Recreation Leader

Employment Opportunity 

Job Title: After-School Sport/Recreation Leader

Reporting to:  Recreation Activities Coordinator 

Hours of work:  10:00 am to 5:00 pm (1:00 to 2:00 Lunch)

Location: Allison Bernard Memorial High School

                 Eskasoni Middle School  

Employment status: Term employment until June 30, 2027

Job Summary:

The after-school Sport/Recreation Leaders will create a safe, positive, inclusive and engaging after school experience for students. Staff will work as team leaders, coach and facilitate school-based, sport and recreation activities, chaperone school-based sport and events. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide active supervision of students during all activities and transitions, ensuring safe environment for all program participants;


• Plan, organize and implement culturally-relevant school-based recreation, sport, fitness and wellness activities/ games;


• Assist with coaching school-based sports and chaperoning; 


• Provide a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for students;


• Lead sport, fitness and recreational games;


• Provide first aid in the event of an emergency or injury;


• Serve as a role model by demonstrating positive attitude and promote positive social interactions; 


• Demonstrate fair judgment and respond appropriately to student interactions and conflicts that may arise;


• Assemble, maintain and repair sport gear and game equipment;


• Assist with school and community based events;


• Prepare incident reports and logs for coordinator;


• Maintain attendance records;


• Adapt programming for inclusion of special needs participants;


• Maintain a safe,clean and organized sport/activity space;


• Liaise with coordinator for procurement of supplies/equipment for program activities;


• Lead by example and form positive relationships with students and program staff;


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, post secondary education, recreation an asset.


• Must have experience working with children and youth (for ex: school setting/summer camp/recreation/coaching).


• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and ability to maintain control in challenging situations.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Fluency in English and Mi'kmaq


• First Aid and WHMIS required or willingness to obtain upon hire.


• Food handling certificate or willingness to obtain upon hire.


• Willingness to take coaching certifications such as,archery, basketball, volleyball, etc.


• Ability to work and communicate effectively with students, school staff, and parents.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of program participants, parents/guardians and school staff.

Please note that successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory criminal record with a vulnerable sector check, child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment.

Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Process: 

Applications should be submitted electronically through Bamboohr and must include a resume, cover letter and 3 work related references or by email to [email protected]

https://eskasonischoolboard.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Closing Date: September 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm.