Day Camp Section Coordinator – Summer 2026 – FortWhyte Alive

Summer Position: Day Camp Section Coordinator

Position Type: Seasonal – Summer

Dates: June 1, 2026 – September 6, 2026

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Job Summary:

Each Section Coordinator is responsible for the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities for a particular age group of campers: Kinder Camp (ages 4 & 5), Rabbit Rangers (grades 1 & 2), Bison Buddies (grades 3 & 4), EcoQuest (grades 5 & 6), and Fox Bay (grades 7 & 8). Each Coordinator develops innovative nature programming, plans and implements training sessions for volunteer counselors and supervises them in the delivery of activities with the campers.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Create theme-based recreational and educational day camp programs for school-age children and youth
• Oversee the implementation of all the camp activities while watching for the safety and well-being of all program participants
• Plan and implement training sessions for volunteer counselors
• Supervise and guide volunteer counselors
• Maintain cleanliness and order of camp space and other camp facilities
• Communicate with parents to assess the quality of their child’s experience
• Evaluate camp counselors on their job performance
• Prepare a final report at the end of camp
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Experience planning and implementing recreational/educational programs
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Extensive experience working with children in a camp, classroom or school-age day care setting
• A strong interest in working with children and in environmental education
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Initiative and proven problem-solving skills

• Physically fit and ability to work outdoors for long periods of time
• Child abuse registry check and criminal records check required upon hiring

Assets:

• Knowledge of Indigenous language and culture is an asset
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• Experience and/or certification in canoeing, kayaking, archery

FortWhyte Alive is devoted to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free. Please let us know if an accommodation is needed at any stage of the recruitment process.

FortWhyte Alive is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment equity may be a factor in selection for this position. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous people, Black people, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+ people and people with disabilities.