Canoe, Kayak SUP Day Camp Leader St. Mary’s Boat Club
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for:
Halifax Regional Municipality
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-26
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
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Child Care/Nanny
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Canoe, Kayak, & SUP Day Camp Leader St. Mary’s Boat Club
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Canoe, Kayak, & SUP Day Camp Leader St. Mary’s Boat Club
Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Canoe, Kayak and SUP Camp Leader 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.
The St. Mary’s Boat Club engages children, youth and families in paddling based experiential programs, youth leadership, and outdoor recreation. As part of the Parks and Recreation's Adventure Earth Centre, 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, explore on the water and develop paddling skills.
Successful applicants will be working on the water leading Canoe, Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) camps. Programs include camps for 6-9 year-olds, 10-12 year-olds and 13-15 year-olds.
More information on the St. Mary's Boat Club can be found at
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Learn the principles of Earth Education, maintain the our core values, understand and uphold HRM policies and proceduresAttend all required training sessionsLead on‑water and shoreline activities for canoe, kayak, and stand‑up paddleboard (SUP) campsTeach paddling techniques, water safety skills, and basic boating procedures in an age‑appropriate, engaging way.Confidently set up sites and deliver assigned programs to participants according to program manuals, content, and delivery methods.Perform regular equipment, dock, and water-condition checks to identify and address hazards.Participate in check ins and debriefs each dayEstablish and maintain group community standards, support other leaders by role modelling positive behaviours, and use appropriate techniques of behaviour guidanceOrganize, manage, clean and maintain equipment and suppliesEnsure the safety and positive experience of participants, youth leaders and other staff at all timesOrganize and lead out trip programs and experiencesSupport 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 debriefsSupport persons with diverse needs and disabilities in programs (e.g. personal care, lifting procedures, adapting activities, developing individualized plans when needed, etc.)QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Must have a first aid certification, valid through to August 31st 2026 or willing to obtainMust have experience leading either children or youth in an outdoor and/or environmental education or recreational settingCanoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard instructor certification or willing to obtain (can be provided during training).Considered an Asset:Canoeing, kayaking or stand-up paddleboard skills certificationClass 5 driver’s licenceCurrent Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard Service certificationVHF Radio CertificatePleasure Craft Operator CardPrevious experience working day camps and/or overnight camps at the Adventure Earth Programs or St Mary’s Boat Club an assetStudies in Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education or similar coursesUnderstanding of Healthy Childhood DevelopmentConditions of Employment:Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS trainingApplicants must be available to attend all…
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