Programmer analyst Jobs in Halifax, NS

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

Desirable

Knowledge and Education

Working Conditions

Compensation

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