Student Recreation Leader
Landmark East School Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Part-Time Position
About Landmark East School
Landmark East School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school serving students in Grades 3 to 12 with learning differences, including Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder, and more. Located in the welcoming university town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Landmark East School offers educators the opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Here, small class sizes, meaningful relationships, and a deeply student-centred approach create the conditions for both students and staff to thrive. Our educators are empowered to teach creatively, collaborate closely with colleagues, grow professionally, and make a profound difference in the lives of young people every day. Supported by a dedicated team of professionals and grounded in the belief that every student deserves to be understood, challenged, and celebrated, Landmark East School is a place where purpose and passion come together.
Position Summary
As a member of the Student Life Team, you are responsible for helping to develop and lead evening and weekend recreation activities for boarding students in Grades 7-12. Student Recreation Leaders must also be prepared and able to supervise, assist, and ensure the safety and enjoyment of students in a variety of other school and community situations including but not limited to: study hall, student residences, weekend settings, school vehicles, and activities.
Position Requirements:
Inter-Personal Skills:
- A mature individual able to confidently provide social and emotional guidance to students
- Capable of modeling, demonstrating, and maintaining high expectations of self and others
- Enthusiastic, engaged, patient, and fully accountable
- Able to think strategically and be a problem solver
- Open-minded and resilient
- Empathetic, caring, and able to communicate a wide range of messaging with a varied group of individuals
Education, Training, and Experience
- Experience working with youth in a school/recreational/coach setting
- Experience leading sports and recreation activities is a must
- Currently enrolled in or completed a college or university level program
- Valid Driver’s License
- Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry
- Current certification for Emergency First Aid or willing to obtain
- Mental Health First Aid is considered an asset
Position Details:
- Part-Time Positions
- Weekends and Evenings
All applications (cover letter and resume) must be submitted to Sarah Leopold with the subject line “Student Recreation Leader”.
We thank all applicants for your interest in Landmark East School, but due to the number of anticipated applications, only candidates we seek to interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.95-$17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wolfville, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
