Day Camp Supervisor (Summer Job)
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
May 18, 2026
Contract
On-site
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Employment Opportunity: Day Camp Supervisor (Summer Job)
Location: Halifax, NS
Salary Range: $21.00/ per hour
Employment Term: 10 weeks, June 2026- August 2026 (Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00 pm, 40 hours per week)
Reports To: Family Programs Manager
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 Supervisor. The Day Camp Supervisor will be responsible for providing daily supervision of camp counsellors and campers, while implementing summer camp program. 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 is a designated position for applicants with Indigenous ancestry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise Day Camp Counsellors
- Be responsible for program funds, including collecting fees and paying for activities
- Plan the weekly calendar of activities and events for Urban Indigenous Day Camp
- Be a caring leader through the summer for all campers
- Actively engage and 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 communication with co-workers, children, parents and guardians
- Purchase supplies/material required for campers
- Provide feedback/address issues from Day camp Counsellors
- 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 be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment (designated youth position)
- 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
- Previous experience in a supervisory role considered an asset
- This position is designed for those of indigenous ancestry, please self-identify
Application Deadline: June 2nd 2026
Submit Resume & Cover Letter to: https://mnfc.applytojobs.ca
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.
Qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) reserves the right to refuse all applications for employment. The MNFC will not assume any expenses related to this or any job application process included and not limited to travel, relocation, and application development.
*Only those applicants who are screened in for an interview will be contacted.