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Program Coordinator

@ Camp Tamarack Association

Alberta

On-sitePart-timeContract2+ years experience
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Overview

Camp Tamarack Association is hiring a part-time Program Coordinator to plan and lead inclusive school-year and camp programs for children with and without disabilities, mostly ages 6 to 12. The role covers program design, staff supervision, guardian contact and promotion, with about 5 to 10 hours weekly outside delivery and extra hours during camps and events. The posting states work runs August to June, with July unpaid and two weekend commitments in 2026.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and lead inclusive camps and events
  • Propose new programs and spending
  • Supervise program staff and volunteers
  • Contact guardians of new participants with disabilities
  • Promote camps and school and community programs

Requirements summary:

  • Two years working with children
  • Two years working with persons with disabilities
  • Experience creating and running programs
  • Standard First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain
  • Clear Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention checks
  • Comfort with computers and Microsoft Office

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Employer posting date
2026-11-03
First seen by our source
2026-11-07
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Scheduleday, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsStandard First Aid, CPR, Vulnerable Sector check, Child Intervention check
Background checksvulnerable sector

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Job description

Help grow Camp Tamarack’s school-year programs and create inclusive camp experiences where children with and without disabilities can build confidence, develop skills, and connect with others. Most participants are ages 6–12.

The opportunity

  • Approximately 5–10 hours per week outside program delivery, with additional hours during camps and events. Most planning and administrative work takes place during school hours.
  • Work August to June, with July off as unpaid leave and no summer camp responsibilities.
  • Bring up to two of your own children to day camp programs at no charge.
  • Opportunity for performance-based wage increases and more hours as programming grows, with potential to build a program team over time.

What you will do

  • Plan and lead inclusive Professional Learning Day, Teachers’ Convention, and Spring Break camps; propose new programs and spending for approval.
  • Supervise program staff and collaborate with our part-time Program Leader/Specialist, facilitators, and volunteers.
  • Contact guardians of new participants with disabilities, share camper successes, and complete brief reports after registered programs.
  • Help promote camps and existing school and community group programs to increase participation and bookings. Assisting with programming for group bookings is optional.
  • Help Plan and Host our Family Day Camp and the Fall Family Carnival,.

What you bring

  • At least two years of experience working with children and two years working with persons with disabilities. These experiences may overlap.
  • Experience creating and running programs, adapting activities, and leading staff, with strong organization, communication, and follow-through.
  • Standard First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain certification; clear Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention checks.
  • Comfort with computers and Microsoft Office, and willingness to learn our registration software, Asana, Canva, and responsible use of ChatGPT.

Assets: Social media marketing, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training, photography, arts and crafts, wilderness skills, and Early Childhood Educator Level 1 certification or higher.

Schedule

Day camp shifts are eight to nine hours, starting at 7:15 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. Availability for Teachers Convention, Spring Break, and GPPSD PL Days to run programs is required.
There are 2 weekend commitments: Saturday, May 15, 2026 Family Day Camp and the Fall Family Carnival Sunday, October, 3,2026.

Application deadline: Nov 21,2026

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