Day Camp Counsellor

Employment Opportunity: Day Camp Counsellor (Summer Student)

Location: Halifax, NS

Salary Range: $19.00/ per hour

Employment Term: 12 weeks, June 2025- August 2025 (Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00 pm, 40 hours per week)

Reports To: Day Camp Supervisor

General Description:
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is centrally located in the urban Indigenous community of Halifax and is looking for One (1) Day Camp Counsellor. The Day Camp Counsellor will be responsible for providing daily supervision of campers and implementing summer camp program plans as directed by the Supervisor. We are looking for someone who loves working with children and would enthusiastically work to ensure children have the best possible experience in our programs. This position will be focused on providing Indigenous students an opportunity to gain work experience while continuing their education. This is a designated position for students with Indigenous ancestry. Applicants must also be able to provide proof of post-secondary enrolment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Be a caring leader through the summer for all campers
- Actively play camp games with campers
- Maintain a collaborative and positive attitude while working in a team setting
- Communicate effectively and professionally with campers and staff
- Facilitate recreational programs, including activities such as games and arts and crafts
- Keep rooms organized and clean
- Participate in activities with the children, including swimming
- Provide outstanding customer service and communication with parents and guardians
- Report any program issues, supply/material requirements, and other concerns to supervisors
- Willing and able to supervise campers in a swimming pool setting
- Ensure a fun, safe atmosphere for all campers and staff
- May perform other related duties as required

Qualifications & Experience;
- Must have attended post-secondary from September 2024 to April 2025; and be returning to full-time studies in the Fall of 2025
- Excellent communicator, both spoken and written
- Experience working with children ages 5 to 12 years
- Dependable and consistently works to uphold MNFC ethics and standards
- Certified in Emergency First Aid + CPR
- This position is designated for students of indigenous ancestry, please self-identify

Application Deadline: May 16, 2025, at 4:00pm

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title.

The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer; and complies with all fair employment practices laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free form unlawful discrimination and harassment and prohibit the same against employees, applicants or other covered persons by co-workers, supervisors, managers, or third parties based on a person’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veterans status, disability unrelated to job requirements, ethnicity, genetic information, military service, political affiliation, marital status and pregnancy or other protected status.

*Only those applicants who are screened in for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Contract

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application question(s):

- Did you attend post-secondary from September 2024 to April 2025; and be returning to full-time studies in the Fall of 2025?
- This is a designated position for those with Indigenous ancestry. Do you self-identify as Indigenous?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-16