Assistant Day Camp Leader

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Maskwa Aquatic Club Full time

**SUMMARY**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensuring the safety and supervision of children enrolled in the Day Camp
- Implementation of the Day Camp program, including:

- Helping to create and schedule a two-week block activity plan that includes a mix of on-water and off-water activities including canoeing, hiking, basketball, swimming, etc.
- Participating in program planning meetings with the Head Day Camp Leader and Summer Program Coordinator
- Assisting to coordinate schedules with the Head Coach and Head Lifeguard to ensure optimal scheduling between the day camp, swimming and paddling programs
- Ensuring a clean environment for camp participants, including: ensuring facility cleanliness at all times; general club respect and tidiness
- Ensuring compliance with Club safety standards (ie: safety boats prepared and on-water, PFDs on all participants, proper handling of equipment, etc.)
- Being a leader for children, and providing a safe and fun atmosphere on and off the water
- Writing Incident Reports when necessary
- Assisting the Summer Program Coordinator in the daily sign in/out of all Maskwa attendees
- Additional special projects, tasks or assignments as assigned by the Head Day Camp Leader or the Summer Program Coordinator, on an as needed basis

**SKILLS REQUIRED**
- Experience working with children at either a daycare facility, school, camp or other venue
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment
- Able to adapt to changing situations
- Possess strong communication, organizational, time management, leadership, and interpersonal skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $16.20 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-18
Expected start date: 2025-06-30

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