Summer Soccer Camp Volunteer 2026
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Opportunity Description
The Royal City Soccer Club (RCSC) is a non-profit community organization founded in 1993. For over 33 years, we have offered a fun and engaging summer soccer day camp experience for more than 300,000 children aged 5 to 13 across Canada. We are proud to be Canada’s #1 grassroots soccer camp, running in over 100 locations across seven provinces (Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia). Our success is built on the enthusiasm and dedication of our amazing volunteers and staff who help make each summer unforgettable. Our 2025 camps run Monday to Friday, from June 29 to September 4, 2026 (excluding July 1 and August 3).
About the position: As a Camp Volunteer, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, active, and positive camp environment. Volunteers can select from the following session options:
· Morning session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (15 hours/week)
· Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (15 hours/week)
· Full-day session: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (35 hours/week)
Volunteers may assist with a variety of tasks, including:
· Supporting staff in coaching and supervising children
· Helping organize and maintain soccer equipment
· Assisting with setup, cleanup, and general camp operations
· Ensuring a safe, clean, and inclusive environment for all campers
· Encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun!
Qualities we are looking for:
· Passionate about soccer, sports, and working with children
· Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic team players
· Responsible, reliable, and eager to learn
· Committed to helping campers have a memorable summer experience
Eligibility: The eligibility criteria are:
· Volunteers must be at least 14 years old by the start of their volunteer week.
· Those aged 16+ may also be eligible for a Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) or Camp Counsellor position.
· Volunteers aged 18 or older must submit a Police Background Check.
· Volunteer spots are limited at each location—early applications are encouraged!
How to apply: Visit our website at royalsoccer.com and follow these 5 steps:
1. Visit our EMPLOYMENT page.
2. Click on the province you are in (feel free to watch our Staff Testimonial video).
3. Review the STAFF INTRO PACKAGE by clicking on this blue button and also review the Volunteer description (at the bottom of the page).
4. To apply, click the APPLY NOW button, and setup an account.
5. Complete the Volunteer Online Application by clicking the appropriate blue box under the ‘Start a New Application’ section.
If you have any issues or questions during the process, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-427-0536 or email volunteer@royalsoccer.com. We look forward to you joining our team.
Royal City Soccer Club
Matching Profile
Requirements
- Police Record Check Required
- Training or Orientation Required
- Must be at least 14 years old
Suitable For
About the Organization
Royal City Soccer Club 2023
Sports & Recreation
<strong>Position:</strong> Camp Volunteer
<strong>Location:</strong> Halifax
<strong>About Us: </strong>The Royal City Soccer Club (RCSC) is a non-profit, community organization started in 1993. For over 3 decades, we have hosted a unique soccer camp experience for over 300,000 children between ages 5 and 13 years. Our camps are now the largest grassroots soccer camp in Canada with over 100 locations in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. The popularity of our camps is not only due to our program structure, but also because of the great volunteers and staff we have. Our camp operates Monday to Friday from July 3 until September 1, 2023 (except August 7).
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<strong>About the position: </strong>Volunteers can apply for:
<ul>
<li><strong>morning sessions</strong> (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 12:30pm),</li>
<li><strong>afternoon sessions</strong> (20 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 12:30pm – 4:30pm) or</li>
<li><strong>full days sessions</strong> (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm)</li>
</ul>
All nine (9) weeks of July and August are available to volunteer for. Volunteers at our summer day camps may have any of the following responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Assisting staff with coaching and supervising children at camp</li>
<li>Equipment collection and maintenance (ie. inflating soccer balls, collecting cones)</li>
<li>General help around camp</li>
<li>Maintain a clean camp environment and help staff meet all safety protocols</li>
<li>Adhere to and help enforce all camp policies</li>
</ul>
<strong>Qualities we’re looking for: </strong>
<ul>
<li>Enjoys soccer and sporting activities</li>
<li>Great with children (ages 5 to 13 years)</li>
<li>Energetic and enthusiastic</li>
<li>Responsible and reliable</li>
</ul>
<strong>Eligibility: </strong>Volunteers at our camp must be at least 14 years of age by the time their camp week of volunteering starts. If you are 16 or older, you may be eligible for a CIT (Counsellor in Training) or Camp Counsellor position with us. Any volunteers aged 18 or older will be required to submit a police background check. There are a limited number of volunteering spots available at each camp location.
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<strong>How to apply: </strong>Visit our website at <a href="https://royalsoccer.com/"><strong>royalsoccer.com</strong></a> and follow these 5 steps:
<ol>
<li>Visit our <a href="https://royalsoccer.com/employment/">EMPLOYMENT</a></li>
<li>Click on the province you are in (feel free to watch our Staff Testimonial video).</li>
<li>Review the STAFF INTRO PACKAGE by clicking on this blue button and a also review the Volunteer description (at the bottom of the page).</li>
<li>To apply, click the APPLY NOW button, and setup an account.</li>
<li>Complete the Volunteer Online Application by clicking the appropriate blue box under the ‘Start a New Application’ section.</li>
</ol>
Logistics & Schedule
- Commitment
- Weekly Short-term (less than 6 months)
- Typical Schedule
- Weekdays (Day)
- Dates
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Start: Jul 06, 2026End: Aug 28, 2026
- Location
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Fort Needham Park West – 5515 Stairs Pl Halifax, NS B3K 3N9
Halifax, NS
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