Jobs (Calgary): Camp Leaders – Pumphouse Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary is seeking two Camp Leaders for our Spring Break Drama Day Camp. You will help deliver theatre activities for kids aged 7–14 and support curriculum delivery under the Programming Director.

The week runs March 23–27, 2026, with roughly 40 hours; compensation is $18–$20 per hour based on experience.

Join Theatre Alberta's network and help foster creativity, collaboration, and confidence in young performers.

Qualifications

• Supervise and instruct youth ages 7–14.
• Strong understanding of the creative theatre process.
• At least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre or Education class.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Commitment to creative development and youth theatre education.
• Experience with ESL and people with disabilities is an asset.
• Prop, costume, and set construction experience is an asset.
• Ability to have fun and engage participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in program development and execution of the camp curriculum.
• Work with Camp Coordinator and staff to deliver activities.
• Help participants prepare a final presentation performed on camp's last day.

Skills

Supervision

Drama education

Communication

ESL/Disability experience

Props/costume/set experience

Education

Drama/Theatre class

Education class

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Written by: Kate Hennig
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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Jobs (Calgary): Camp Leaders – Pumphouse Theatre

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for two (2) Camp Leader positions for our annual Spring Break Drama Day Camp.

Drama camp activities include the exploration of acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, sound, storytelling, and playwriting. The goal of the program is to develop the social interaction and life skills of the young participants through the creative utilization of theatrical techniques. The Camp Leaders also facilitate their participants in developing a final presentation, which is performed for friends and family on the final day of camp. Pumphouse Theatre believes in drama education that encourages creativity, freedom, and a healthy sense of play in our youth.

The Camp Leaders will work under the guidance of the Programming Director to assist in program development and be responsible for the overall execution and creation of the curriculum. Camp Leaders will also work closely with the Camp Coordinator, and Pumphouse administrative and support staff.

• Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 7 – 14 and have had previous experience in this area.
• Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process and have experience and/or education in this area
• Have had at least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre class and/or Education class
• Display strong communicative and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to the creative development and the theatrical education of the participants
• Experience with working with people with ESL and people with Disabilities is an asset
• Some experience with the creative use/construction of props, costumes and sets is an asset.
• Know how to have fun!

Pumphouse Theatre is committed to building a culturally diverse environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

The time commitment is approximately 40 hours for the week of March 23rd – 27th, 2026 with some time to prepare Camp lesson plans beforehand. Compensation will range from $18-$20 based on experience. For camp descriptions, please visit the Class & Camps section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca .

Thank you in advance to all applicants. We look forward to meeting with you!

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