Camp Counsellor, Arts

3 weeks ago

Mississauga, Canada City of Mississauga Full time

Req ID: 24564
Vacancy Type: Seasonal
Number of Positions: 10
Closing Date: 05/22/2024

**Job Summary**:
Our team is actively seeking dynamic Leaders with an arts specialist background for our Summer Camp 2024 team. Specialty Arts Camp Counsellor will be responsible for the instruction of comprehensive drama, dance, music, visual arts and/or digital design and/or museum camp(s) as outlined by the Culture Division 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**:

- Please note: limited positions are needed for Summer Camps
- Ceramics
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Drama
- Musical Theatre - Vocal
- Ukulele
- Guitar
- Visual Arts/Crafts
- Digital Arts
- Half Day and Full Day Camps
- Each camp program runs between 1-2 weeks
- Camps are held at various locations across the City including community centres, heritage sites (Benares/Bradley Museums) and specialty arts facilities (Living Arts Centre, Maja Prentice Theatre, Meadowvale Theatre)

**Additional Information**

**_Staff will be paid minimum wage on an hourly basis for attending required training or meetings._**
- Employment Period is from July 2 - September 2, 2024
- Training for this position will be in June. Dates are TBD and all training's are mandatory and will be held on various evenings and weekends

**Please note: Full-time hours are not guaranteed. Hours are dependent on sufficient program registration.**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Support the objectives and philosophies of the camp program as established by the Culture Division through quality instruction and excellent customer and staff relations
- Plan and implement a comprehensive specialty arts camp(s) as developed by Culture Division 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
- To 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
- To provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to parents, participants, volunteers and staff
- 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 required.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Education / Training in the Arts including Creative Writing, Digital Arts/Design, Digital Animation, Dance, Drama, Music, Musical Theatre 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 communications 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.
**These are required to work but not to apply**
- Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR B or C certification (must be recognized by WSIB) which must remain current during employment period.
- HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
- 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.

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Hourly Rate/Salary: $17.70 - $21.08
Hours of Work: Various between 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, up to 44 hours per week
Work Location: Various Locations
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Culture Division, Culture Services
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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