About the role
**Summer Position:**Day Camp Section Coordinator
**Position Type:**Seasonal - Summer
**Dates:**June 1, 2026 - August 28, 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:
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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:
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Experience planning and implementing recreational/educational programs
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Experience in a supervisory role
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Extensive experience working with children in a camp, classroom or school-age day care setting
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A strong interest in working with children and in environmental education
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Excellent organizational skills
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Good written and oral communication skills
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Initiative and proven problem-solving skills
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Physically fit and ability to work outdoors for long periods of time
-
Child abuse registry check and criminal records check required upon hiring
Assets:
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Knowledge of Indigenous language and culture is an asset
-
CPR and Standard First Aid certification
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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.
About FORTWHYTE ALIVE
FortWhyte Alive is an environmental, education and recreation center in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The large park and recreation facility is located in southwest Winnipeg along the migratory path of Canada geese.Highlights of FortWhyte’s 640 acres of prairie, lakes, forest and wetlands include a 70-acre bison Prairie and related heritage exhibits; more than 9 km of interpretive nature trails; a family treehouse, floating boardwalks, and songbirds, deer and waterfowl in their natural habitat.
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About the role
**Summer Position:**Day Camp Section Coordinator
**Position Type:**Seasonal - Summer
**Dates:**June 1, 2026 - August 28, 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.
About FORTWHYTE ALIVE
FortWhyte Alive is an environmental, education and recreation center in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The large park and recreation facility is located in southwest Winnipeg along the migratory path of Canada geese.Highlights of FortWhyte’s 640 acres of prairie, lakes, forest and wetlands include a 70-acre bison Prairie and related heritage exhibits; more than 9 km of interpretive nature trails; a family treehouse, floating boardwalks, and songbirds, deer and waterfowl in their natural habitat.