Summer Canoe,Kayak and SUP Camp Coordinator Job Halifax area,Nova Scotia Canada,Education / Teaching

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Summer Canoe, Kayak and SUP Camp Coordinator

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Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual full-time position of Summer Canoe, Kayak and SUP Camp Coordinator at the St. Mary’s Boat Club.

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 2

SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Adventure Earth Programs at the St. Mary’s Boat Club engage 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 give children and youth safe access to water activities and the knowledge and experience to practice them safety. All St Mary’s Boat Club programs are carried out on 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.

More information on the St. Mary's Boat Club can be found at

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Plan and lead staff day camp staff training

Support the Community Outdoor Recreation Coordinator in handling 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Must have a first aid certification, valid through to August 21st 2026

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 either a kayak, stand up paddleboard or canoe skills certification.

Must have canoeing, stand up paddleboard or kayaking 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 operators’ card or willing to obtain

Considered an Asset:

Class 5 driver’s licence, and access to a vehicle

Current Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard Service certification

Previous experience working day camps and/or overnight camps at the Adventure Earth Programs an asset

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