Summer Canoe, Kayak and SUP Camp Coordinator

at  Halifax Regional Municipality

JOB POSTING

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Recreation Canoe, Kayak, and SUP Camp Coordinator with the Adventure Earth Centre’s St. Mary’s Boat Club location.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
St. Mary’s Boat Club’s as part of the Adventure Earth Programs engages children, youth and families in paddling based experiential programs, youth leadership and outdoor recreation. As part of the Halifax Municipality’s Parks and Recreation services, the St. Mary’s Boat Club programs gives children and youth safe access to water activities and the knowledge and experience to practice them safety. All of St. Mary’s Boat Club programs are carried out at The North West Arm in Halifax.
With our core values of community, learning, safety, sustainability, magic, and excellence as a foundation, we provide opportunities to reconnect with the natural world, to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle, explore on the water and develop paddling skills.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have Emergency First Aid including Level C CPR (CSA Basic) (valid through to August 29th, 2025)
• Must have experience leading either children or youth in an outdoor and/or environmental education or recreational setting.
• Must have knowledge of outdoor skills and experience in paddling programs.
• Must have Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand Up paddleboard instructor certification or willing to obtain (Can be provided with training)
• Must have VHF radio certification or willing to obtain (can be provided with training)
• Must have Pleasure Craft Operator card or willing to obtain

• Supervise staff, youth leaders, and participants in outdoor day camps and boating programs under the supervision of the Community Outdoor Recreation Coordinators.
• Confidently set up sites, deliver programs, and oversee staff and volunteers according to program manuals, content, and delivery methods.
• Manage risks and oversee staff, volunteer and participant safety at all times.
• Organize, manage, and maintain equipment and supplies
• Plan and facilitate program-specific staff and youth leader training.
• Facilitate goal setting, supervision and support, feedback, and evaluations for all staff including completion of evaluations for each at the end of the summer.
• Supervise and support staff and youth leaders in behaviour guidance, use of equipment and supplies, and manage equipment inventories.
• Plan and facilitate team building, social events and recognition for staff.
• Ensure maintenance of the Adventure Earth Centre’s core values.
• Support and appropriately deal with the unique needs of supervising children and youth.
• Assist in designing curriculum and supporting persons with disabilities in the program.
• Update program manuals and write an end-of-season report.
• Schedule guest speakers.
• Support the Community Outdoor Recreation Coordinator in handing administrative duties such as registering participants, sending program mailouts, tracking and inputting statistics and maintaining a budget.
• Work collaboratively and in support of the youth leader coordinator and inclusion coordinator to run programs and ensure a safe working environment.
• Work with the Community Outdoor Recreation Coordinator to train staff on water safety and safe practice.