Summer Camp - Camp Administrator

at  Canada Games Centre

Closes March 16, 2025
The Canada Games Centre (CGC) is a vibrant multi-sport community and recreation centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are a 176,000 sqft facility operated by a non-profit society committed to promoting physical literacy, fitness and wellness, and to supporting the needs of high performance sport & athlete development. The Centre runs sport and recreation programs, camps, fitness classes and so much more in an inclusive environment. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq people, the CGC acknowledges the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty People.
Together, we inspire healthy active living.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Camp Administrator will be responsible for the daily planning and facilitation of camper sign-in/out, attendance tracking, and other scheduling duties. The Camp Administrator will liaise daily with parents and guardians who inquire about the camp programs to ensure all campers’ needs are being met. As there will be interaction with parents and guardians, a commitment to service excellence is key to success in this role. The successful candidate must be highly organized and have a strong administrative background. They must also have experience working in and a willingness to work in a camp setting when necessary. This position will report daily to the Recreation Coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION

• Strong background in recreation and sport as an employee, volunteer, or participant
• Previous experience in an office setting and in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and oral skills
• Possess strong coordination and leadership skills

• Communicate via email or phone to parents/guardians
• Lead daily sign in/out process
• Organize camp rosters, information binders,
• Manage weekly camper swim tests
• Manage all aspects of program registration, changes, waitlist, and cancellations
• Assist with the overall program delivery of summer camp programs
• Assist with managing a staff team of up to 45 staff throughout the summer
• Assist with staff training
• Collect and organize camp waivers for all participants before they attend camp
• Other duties as assigned