Camp Coordinator - Culture Summer Camp 2025

City of MississaugaMississauga, ON, CA

6 days ago

Salary

CA$20.98–CA$25.60 hourly

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Job description

Req ID : 26165

Vacancy Type : Seasonal

Number of Positions : 2

Closing Date : 03 / 14 / 2025

Job Summary

Our team is actively seeking Culture Camps Coordinators to supervise, coordinate and administer comprehensive camp programs in drama, dance, music, literary arts, visual arts, and digital arts developed by the Recreation and Culture Division.

Duties and Responsibilities

Development, implementation and supervision of Culture camps in cooperation with the Program Supervisor that supports the Culture Department objectives, philosophies and standards;
Preparation of program outlines, daily activities and special events, program supplies and additional programming requirements for camp staff;
Visit Culture camps daily; provide direction and ongoing coaching to enhance front line staff artistic program knowledge, teaching techniques and program planning skills;
Actively train and supervise front line staff, ensuring safety standards and established procedures are being followed;
Provide on-going support, direction and assistance to Senior Summer staff to enhance program knowledge and leadership skills;
Prepare and Administer mid-term and final evaluations (Senior Staff, Leader positions);
Immediately and effectively respond to program and staff concerns;
Maintain a flexible working schedule to ensure supervision and continuity of program;
Accurately prepare and maintain required administrative records;
Assist the in the development and facilitation of training week for camp staff;
Plan and facilitate on-site summer staff meetings / special events;
Hire, train and schedule volunteers;
Complete Quest 2 Evaluations;
Coordinate equipment & craft supply orders and complete inventory;
Effectively provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to customers, staff and volunteers;
Effectively and in a timely manner communicate with Program Supervisor with regards to all aspects related to facilities, staffing, participants, equipment, supplies or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of day to day operations;
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Post-Secondary Education and training in any of the following areas : Teaching, Arts Administration, Art History, Dance, Drama, Music, Arts or related field

Two years experience of supervising part-time staff in an arts / recreational camp setting and at minimum 3 years of experience teaching and leading children and teens in a camp setting

Valid Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle for travel between camp sites city-wide on a daily basis is required.

Access to a vehicle on a daily basis is required

In the water supervision with participants if necessary. Completion of a swimming test

Valid Emergency First Aid & CPR C Certification

A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted prior to start of contract

HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development and QUEST 2 certification

Light lifting of supplies required

Primarily community centre environment at multiple locations. Regular site visits

Additional Information

Summer Camps will run from June 30 to August 29, 2025. Candidates must be available for the entirety of the Summer Camp season. In person staff training will begin at the end of May 2025.

Hourly Rate / Salary : $20.98-$25.60

Grade : PD

Hours of Work : up to 40 hours per week

Work Location : Living Arts Centre and Various City Facilities

Department / Division / Section : CMS / Community Services Dept , CMS / Culture Division , Culture Services

Non-Union / Union : Non Union

A Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.

If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible. If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.