Theatre Day Camp Counsellor / Cambridge ON & Other Ontario Locations

GREAT BIG THEATRE COMPANY; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional theatre organization is seeking Theatre Coaches for summer Theatre Arts Day Camps. Ideal candidates enjoy working with children, have theatrical experience, and may be completing a drama program. Responsibilities include supervising activities, providing drama instruction, and ensuring children's safety. Compensation starts at $18.20/hr, with positions available across various locations in southwestern Ontario.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with children and young people.
• A valid Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required.
• CPR/First-aid certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and ensure children's safety.
• Facilitate a positive camp experience.
• Assist children in preparing for final performance.

Skills

Theatrical experience

Working with children

Drama instruction

Education

Enrollment in a university-level drama program

Job description

Great Big Theatre Company is seeking Theatre Coaches for its 2024 summer Theatre Arts Day Camps. Approximately 40 positions are available for a two-month period in July and August across 14 locations in the GTA and southwest Ontario.

This salaried role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children and young people, possess theatrical experience, and are either completing or enrolled in a university-level drama program (asset, not mandatory).

A valid Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required. Please contact your local police services early to obtain this, as delays may occur. CPR/First-aid certification and personal transportation are assets.

The role involves supervising activities, ensuring children's safety and well-being, and facilitating a positive camp experience for children aged 6 to 14. Responsibilities include drama instruction, games, and assisting children in preparing for a final performance. Working hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with potential for extended hours. Compensation starts at $18.20/hr, with higher rates for qualified supervisory roles, which require extensive travel and personal vehicles.

Locations include Burlington, Hamilton/Dundas, Etobicoke, Guelph, London, Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Oshawa, Richmond Hill, Toronto/Beach, Waterloo, and Whitby.

GBTC, established in 1994, is a non-profit theatre organization serving southwestern Ontario, offering mainstage and traveling productions, in-school workshops, theatre classes, and camps. Visit our website and send applications to [e-mail] addressed to Charles Small, Executive Director.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities.