Summer Canoe, Kayak and Sup Day Camp Leader

**Job Posting**
- St. Mary's Boat Club as part of 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 give children and youth safe access to water activities and the knowledge and experience to practice them safety. All of the 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, to develop personal and leadership skills, to give back to the community, and to connect with other like-minded people.

Successful applicants will be working on the water leading Canoes, Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) camps. Programs include camps for 6-9 year olds, 10-12 year olds, and 13-15 year olds.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Learn the principles of Earth Education, maintain the Adventure Earth Centre's core values, understand and uphold HRM policies and procedures.
- Attending all required training sessions
- Confidently set up sites and deliver assigned programs to participants according to program manuals, content, and delivery methods
- Participate in check ins and debriefs each day
- Establish and maintain group community standards, support other leaders by role modelling positive behaviours, and use appropriate techniques of behaviour guidance
- Organize, manage, and maintain equipment and supplies
- Ensure the safety and positive experience of participants, youth leaders and other staff at all times
- Organize and lead out trip programs and experiences
- Support youth leaders in their development by assisting Coordinators with goal setting, supervision and mentorship, support, feedback, and evaluations.
- Assist with the completion of evaluations for each youth leader at the completion of programs
- Include youth leaders in meetings and debriefs
- Support persons with diverse needs and disabilities in programs (e.g. personal care, lifting, procedures, adapting activities, developing individualized plans when needed, etc.)
- Participate in mandatory stand-up paddleboard, canoe, and kayak training before summer programs begin.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education,Qualification and Experience**
- Must have certification in 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.
- Canoe, Kayak, Stand-up paddlebaord instructor certification or willing to obtain (can be provided during training)

**Considered an Asset**
- Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up paddleboard certification
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Current Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard Service Certification
- VHF Radio Certification
- Pleasure Craft Operator card
- Previous experience working day camps and/or overnight camps at the Adventure Earth Programs or St. Mary's Boat Club
- Studies in Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education or similar courses an asset
- Understanding of Healthy Childhood Development an asset

**Conditions of Employment**
- Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS training
- Copies of certification must be submitted upon hiring
- Staff are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from work sites
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Applicants must complete screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

**COMPETENCIES**: Analytic Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity

**WORK STATUS**: Casual/Seasonal. July 2nd 2025 - August 22nd 2025, plus training (Virtual, e-learning, and in person) March-July

**TRAINING DATES (mandatory)**:
Mandatory dates will be confirmed upon hiring.

**HOURS OF WORK**:
July/August: Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, paid 40hrs per week.

**SALARY**: $18.20 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

**WORK LOCATION**: Adventure Earth Centre
- St. Mary’s Boat Club, 1641 Fairfield Road, Halifax

Applicants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the Adventure Earth Centre

**CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received until **11:59 pm on Sunday, February 16th 2025.**

**Please note**: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation,