Summer Camp: Camp Administrator - Halifax, Canada - Canada Games Centre

Canada Games Centre

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Setting

The Canada Games Centre summer camp program is available for children between the ages of 5 and 12 and takes advantage of all that our community recreation facility has to offer.

Typical days include swimming in our Aquatics Centre, playing physically active games on our 52,000-square feet of hardwood court space in our Field House, running laps on our 200-metre six-lane indoor Track, crafting and classroom activities in one of our many community rooms, as well as outdoor play opportunities on our playground.

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Lead daily sign in/out process
Organize camp rosters, information binders, etc.
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
Collect and organize camp waivers for all participants before they attend camp
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

_ Mandatory_
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Must be entering full-time post-secondary studies in the fall semester or returning to full-time post-secondary studies in the fall (proof of enrollment will be requested)

Preference will be given to students in fields related to recreation and child education (e.g., Recreation Management, Kinesiology, Education, Early Childhood Education)
Current Basic Workplace First Aid certificate (_formerly Emergency First Aid_) and CPR-C (will be offered prior to start)
Customer Service experience
Previous experience in a setting where children are the main focus
Previous experience leading a group of peers
Experience in a customer service setting

_Desirable_

Previous office experience.
Experience with Legend software is considered an asset

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
Dedication to Customer Service

Work Schedule

This is a fulltime position beginning May 8th, 2023 and ending August 25th, 202
Shifts are scheduled for 8.5 hours and will start and end between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday
Flexibility for training shifts and adapting to camp needs will be required and will be worked out in advance with the direct supervisor

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Please note that you must be available for mandatory staff training June 20th-22nd from 6pm-9pm and June 24th from 9am-5pm**
Compensation