Do you love overnight summer camp, but want flexible year-round work and to sleep in your own bed in the off- season?
If you’re a passionate camp leader who loves the high-energy magic of summer, but wants a sustainable, year-round career from fall to spring- this is your next step. At Camp Amicus, you get the best of both worlds: running a premier overnight camp in the summer, followed by a highly flexible schedule (20- 30 hours/week) that fits around your life, studies, or personal projects during the off-season.
Position: Amicus Camp & Recreation Supervisor
Organization: Camp Amicus (operated by Foothills Academy Society)
Location: Foothills Academy (Calgary) and Sundre, AB
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience- negotiable for candidates with extensive qualifications
___________________________________________________________________________
About Us
For over 40 years, Camp Amicus has provided high-impact summer camp and year-round recreation experiences for neurodiverse children and teens with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and related diagnoses. At our core, Amicus is an intentional social skill development program disguised as a summer camp. Grounded in evidence-based practices, we explicitly teach social skills in a fun, supportive environment where youth can build confidence, form meaningful friendships alongside peers who share similar experiences, and thrive under the guidance of staff who truly understand them. It’s a place where campers grow- and where our team develops as reflective, supported leaders.
The Role
We are seeking an empathetic, high-energy leader to work closely with the Camp Manager. This dynamic role transitions between high-impact summer leadership and flexible off-season program management.
Summer Season (May- August | Full-Time)
- Overnight Camp Leadership: Live on-site (Monday- Friday) to lead daily operations, staff performance, safety, and camper well-being for our overnight program.
- Operations & Communication: Set a positive camp tone, handle real-time problem-solving, and maintain clear communication with parents and leadership.
- Pre-Camp Prep: Assist with hiring, staff training, and all other prep.
Off-Season (Fall- Spring | Flexible Part-Time)
- Recreation Programs: Lead a variety of evening recreation programs (sport, cooking, art, science, etc) with an associated social skill. Includes planning, facilitation, staff delegation, and parent communication.
- Prepare for Summer Camps: Review camp feedback, revamp camp programs, update curriculum based on feedback, set schedules, and assist with year-round administrative work.
- Flexible Hours & Scheduling: Ideally 20- 30 hours per week with flexibility in scheduling and workload. More or fewer hours may be possible for the right candidate, depending on availability. This may include evenings and occasional weekends, but timing is flexible and arranged collaboratively.
Qualifications
- Education: Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Child & Youth Studies, Recreation, or Kinesiology.
- Experience: Proven background in staff supervision, program design, and working with neurodiverse youth (LD/ADHD focus preferred).
- Certifications: Standard First Aid with CPR-C and Class 4 Driver’s License (or willingness to obtain both).
- Assets: National Lifeguard (NL) certification, Wilderness First Aid/Responder, outdoor leadership skills, or prior camp leadership experience.
Clearances & Eligibility- Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (within 6 months of start date) and current authorization to work in Canada.
How to Apply- Submit your resume and cover letter.
Interviews will begin in September 2026.
Camp Amicus is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
