Summer Camp - Halifax - Canada Games Centre

    Canada Games Centre
    Canada Games Centre Halifax

    3 days ago

    Full time $26,000 - $42,000 (CAD) per year *
    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 state-of-the-art 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

    The Summer Camp Programmer 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.

    Responsibilities

    • Oversee the overall program delivery of summer camp programs
    • Assist Recreation Coordinator with managing a staff team of up to 45 staff throughout the summer
    • Responsible for creating and developing weekly camp programming schedules, including special guests
    • Responsible for sending out all staff communications
    • 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

    Qualifications

    Mandatory

    • 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)
    • 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
    • Previous office experience
    • Experience with Xplor software is considered an asset
    • Current Basic Workplace First Aid certificate (formerly Emergency First Aid) and CPR‑C (will be offered prior to start)

    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

    Working Conditions

    • This is a full‑time position beginning May 19, 2026, and ending August 28,
    • Shifts are scheduled for 8.5 hours and will start and end between the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday
    • Flexibility for training shifts and adapting to camp needs will be required and will be determined with the Recreation Coordinator
    • Please note that you must be available for mandatory staff training June 16 and 17 from 6pm‑9pm and June 20 from 9am‑5pm

    Compensation

    • The compensation for this position is $20.50 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

    Notes

    • Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry checks will be required as part of the hiring process

    What's in it for you?

    • Free facility membership
    • Free parking and close proximity to Halifax Transit
    • Amazing team environment

    Application Instructions

    To apply, please combine a cover letter and resume into one PDF document and label the file using only your first and last name (example: John ) and email your application to by Sunday, March 15, 2026.

    Please include your full name and the position you are applying for in the subject line. Failure to properly identify your application or attach working documents will result in your application being omitted.

    We are a welcoming and supportive environment whose goal is to be a diverse workplace representative of the citizens we serve. Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in occupations where they are under‑represented, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community are encouraged to self‑identify on your application.


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