The Centre In The Square Inc. (CITS) is looking for a Camp Director who is a creative, organized and a passionate leader to manage all the creative, educational and administrative aspects of the Centre’s Performing Arts Camps. This is a new youth program starting with 2025 Summer Camps.
The Camp Director will oversee program planning and program delivery for the eight- week Summer Camp programs which culminate with a fully staged musical theatre production at the end of each session. Through strategic leadership and programming, the Camp Director will enable children and/or youth to develop skills, make friends, socialize and build self-esteem. Accountable for day-to-day operations ensuring camp activities are safe, inclusive and high quality.
The Camp Director will directly supervise and coach approximately 20 staff including Program Directors, Head Program Instructors, Program Supervisors, Administration Supervisor, Counsellors and Volunteers. The Camp Director will also participate in the recruitment interviews of the leadership and camp staff.
Detailed Job Description
- Design, provide and implement a detailed program outline including preparation outlines/timeline, details of the program, and learning outcomes for campers and staff for Kinder Camp, Junior Stars Camp, and Centre Stage Camp
- Provide leadership to help rehearse and present camp staged performance(s) on the second Thursday or Friday of each two-week session that includes all camp participants
- Oversee the management and administration of the Performing Arts Camp programs
- Prioritize child well-being, safety and protection in all situations, programs and activities
- Plan and schedule camp staff resources, routines, schedules and procedures to ensure successful program delivery
- Identify and request camp supplies in accordance to CITS policies and budget
- Provide support to Kinder Camp and Performing Arts Camps Staff, as needed
- Foster positive learning environment for all campers and staff
- Provide daily direction and support for all head program instructors, supervisors, counsellors, and other camp staff
- Provide on-going coaching for staff
- Teach daily performing arts related skills to campers
- Create specialized programming for campers in the Kinder Camp & Performing Arts Camp
- Report all incidents promptly and thoroughly to the Theatre using incident/accident report forms and records
- Provide feedback and future recommendations to the Theatre upon conclusion of the camps
Education:
Post secondary education in Performing arts, arts education and/or related field and/or Experience as a professional in the performing arts as a Triple Threat Performer and/or performing arts educator/instructor (dance, music, theatre)
Licenses/Certifications: Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ required; HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development is required.
Bachelor of Education and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is an asset
Experience:
Minimum 5 years experience in a Director/Leadership role and has demonstrated successful execution of similar programs for a large group of children of various ages.
Experience designing and delivering programs in musical theatre for children.
Professional experience in youth arts education, musical theatre production and experience in a camp environment.
Skills:
Ability to plan and execute a musical theatre production from beginning stages to show day, including, but not limited teaching choreography, casting, directing and blocking scenes.
Enjoy working with children of all ages and be passionate about connecting, encouraging and inspiring camp staff to develop their skills as future arts educators.
Strong verbal/written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
Demonstrates creativity and innovation in program planning skills and delivery.
All offers of employment for this position will be conditional on satisfactory reference checks and vulnerable sector checks.
Full-time contract, March through September 2025
An ideal candidate will have experience working with youth in an arts education environment as well as camp experience. They will have the skills to supervise and mentor young employees and volunteers. They will be able to provide detailed and meaningful performing arts-based programming.
We thank all applicants who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Centre In The Square is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Apply by Friday, February 28 at 5:00pm to Rachelle Garcia, Manager of Rental Business and Community Engagement at rgarcia@centreinthesquare.com
Please put the subject of your email: Application for CITS Performing Arts Camp Director – Summer Camps