Summer Camp - Camp Assistant

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 Summer Camp Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the daily planning and facilitation of camper sign- in/out, attendance tracking, and other scheduling duties. The Summer Camp Assistant will assist with the planning and implementation of all summer camp programs to ensure all campers’ needs are being met. The successful candidate must be highly organized and have a strong administrative background. They must also have experience working in and the willingness to work in the 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 Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess strong coordination and leadership skills

• Assist with daily sign in/out process
• Assist with the creation and development of weekly camp programming schedules
• Assist with planning and developing crafts and activities to match the theme of weekly camps
• Assist with weekly camper swim tests
• Assist with organizing camp rosters, information binders,
• 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 campers in change rooms and accompany them in the pool during swimming as needed
• Collect and organize camp waivers for all participants before they attend camp
• Provide relief and assistance for the Inclusion and Behaviour Counsellors
• Provide coverage for camp counsellors as needed
• Other duties as assigned