Summer Camp Program Leader – Arts (Break Staff, Part-Time) – Summer Camps 2025

Contract Culture $17.87 February 1, 2025 20 GET PAID TO PLAY! Do you enjoy working with children? Do you want to create memorable experiences for children in our community? If you answered “yes”, then apply now as we are currently accepting applications for Summer Camp 2025 positions.

What will you be doing?
As a Summer Camp Program Leader – Break Staff, you will help children make happy memories by assisting with leading and supervising our summer camp program on a part-time basis. Campers range from 4 – 17 years, so we will need your help to make sure all activities are safe, fun, and appropriate. As a Summer Camp Leader, you will develop important skills and experience that will benefit you in the future, and as a bonus, you will get evenings and weekends off - all summer long! This position reports to the Camp Supervisor. As a Break Staff leader, you will lead camp activities during extended care periods (7:30-8:30am and 4:30-5:30pm), and/or while other camp leaders are taking their break during the day. Shifts are typically half day but shift times may vary. Performing Arts camps may require shifts outside of regular camp hours every other week for evening performances.

• Leading fun activities such as theme days, games, dances, etc., as outlined in our daily activity plan. You may need to make changes to activities to be inclusive of all campers
• Providing care for up to 10 campers at all times to uphold our supervision standards
• Ensuring all program delivery upholds the principles of HIGH FIVE®
• Providing support during our extended care periods (7:30-8:30am & 4:30-5:30pm) as required
• Providing support on Performing Arts Camp performance days, rehearsals and or performances as required
• Understanding of our standard operating procedures, and supporting the Camp Supervisor Arts in applying the established rules and guidelines that oversee the safety and conduct of campers
• Reporting any accidents, incidents, concerns, or site damage to the Camp Supervisor Arts, ensuring all appropriate forms are complete
• Adhering to all established departmental safety standards and practices and Employee Code of Conduct
• Keeping all camp areas clean, tidy, and safe for all participants
• Communicating with the Camp Supervisor Arts to ensure all campers are having a fun and positive experience and collaborating to resolve parent/guardian concerns
• Developing a positive working relationship with colleagues and striving to create a camp environment that promotes respect and inclusion
• Communicating with parents/guardians about the camper’s day at camp; sharing reminders, successes and challenges and information regarding performances, costumes and tickets (Performing Arts)
• Maintaining daily attendance records
• Performing all other duties as assigned

• Ability to work a minimum of 7 weeks throughout July & August at 24 hours per week, to a maximum of 40 hours where required. Hours vary based on program registration numbers. This position typically works a half camp day, Monday – Friday
• Attendance at all paid, mandatory trainings that occur during evenings and weekends throughout May and June is mandatory and a condition of employment
• Attendance at all paid, mandatory bi-weekly staff meetings that occur outside of camp hours

• Minimum of 15 years of age and enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary educational institution for the upcoming Fall Semester. Proof of enrollment may be required
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification required
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) required
• Completion of a Leader in Training (LIT) program is an asset
• Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) certification or equivalent is an asset
• Experience working with children and/or children with exceptionalities is an asset
• Experience or interest in the Arts (Visual/Performing/Dance/Music) is an asset
• Under the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to submit a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening upon employment