Summer Camp - Camp Programmer

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 Supervisor will be responsible for the overall creation and planning of curriculum for all summer camps. Other responsibilities include daily duties such as: planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating camp programs. The successful candidate must be highly organized and have a strong administrative background, but also experience and 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 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

• Oversee the overall program delivery of summer camp programs
• Responsible for creating and developing weekly camp programming schedules, including special guests
• Ensuring camp activities are set up for each camp
• Facilitating activities as needed
• Assist the daily sign in/out process
• Assist with managing a staff team of up to 45 staff throughout the summer
• Assist with staff hiring, training, and evaluation
• Other duties as assigned