Camp Counsellor, Arts - Culture March Break 2025

Job Summary

Our team is actively seeking dynamic Leaders with an arts specialist background for our Summer Camp 2025 team. Specialty Arts Camp Counsellors will be responsible for the instruction of comprehensive drama, dance, music, visual arts and/or digital design camp(s) as outlined by Culture Programs to meet the needs of participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating the activity.
 
We are hiring the following types of Specialty Arts Camp Counsellors:
•    Ceramics
•    Dance
•    Drama
•    Visual Arts

 
Applicants applying for these positions should be aware that Culture Specialty Arts Camps have the following characteristics:
•  Full Day Camps
• Each camp program runs 1 week
• Camps are held at various locations across the City including community centres and specialty arts facilities (Living Arts Centre, Meadowvale Theatre)
 
Additional Information
•    Staff will be paid minimum wage on an hourly basis for attending required training or meetings.
•    Employment Period is from March 10 - 14, 2025.  Full Days (as early as 7:30 am and as late as 6:00pm with extended hours)
•    Training for this position will be the following days; March 1st (on site training) and March 3rd or 6th (camp leader training). All trainings are mandatory and will be held on various evenings and weekends
•    Interviews will be held late January/Early February

 
Please note: Full-time hours are not guaranteed. Hours are dependent on sufficient program registration.
 
Please note that you will be completing a questionnaire as you submit your application. Please fill this out completely. You will receive a receipt via e-email confirming that your application has been successfully sent. 
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the objectives and philosophies of the camp program as established by the Culture Programs through quality instruction and excellent customer and staff relations
• Plan and implement a comprehensive specialty arts camp(s) as developed by Culture Programs to meet the needs of all participants in the camp(s)
• Prepare and deliver lesson plans in the arts in a manner appropriate to the audience
• Demonstrate and provide instruction to campers and ensure planning and preparation for all activities related to the camp program are carried out successfully
• Ensure supervision of campers at all times and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants by adhering to department safety standards and assisting with emergency procedures as required
• Provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to parents, participants, volunteers and staff
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner in writing or voicemail with the Program Supervisor all aspects related to facilities, staffing, participants, equipment, supplies or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of the camp
• Conduct safety checks of program equipment and allocated facilities daily. Clean-up of all supplies and equipment at the conclusion of the daily program
• Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Childhood Development in program delivery where appropriate
• Maintain flexible work schedule during summer program to ensure supervision and continuity of program
• Perform other related duties as require

Skills and Qualifications

• Education / Training in the Arts including;  Digital Arts/Design, Digital Animation, Dance, Drama, and/or Visual Arts
• For Digital Arts Camp Leaders only: Advanced skills and expert knowledge of some or all of the following software GIMP, Inkscape, Blender, Sculptris, or Adobe Creative Suite. Advanced level of experience working with technology in order to troubleshoot issues with program software or technology during camp time and own equipment for teaching demonstrations (laptop, digital camera etc.)
• Must have a knowledge of and experience in teaching children and/or youth
• Must be confident teaching various age groups and skill levels
• Experience developing detailed lesson plans
• Excellent communication and organization skills required
• Minimum 16 years of age or older at start of employment
• Access to reliable transportation and willing to work at a variety of locations as needed is an asset.
• By first day of employment, successful candidates must provide (at their own expense):

**These are required to work but not to apply!**
o    Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR B or C certification (must be recognized by WSIB) which must remain current during employment period.
o    HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
o    Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted. This is a condition of employment.

Special Instructions

Please note: You are required to complete the form below and upload as an "Additional Document" as part of the application process.

Consent to Contact References
1. Click this link and complete the Consent to Contact References
2. Save the document as Your Name_Consent to Contact References
3. When applying, add your form as an additional document to your application