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Camp Specialty Instructor (Dance, Drama, Vocal, Visual Arts) - North York District

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Posting Date: Jan 16, 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: City of Toronto


Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.

 

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

 

Req ID:  53208
Job Category:  Camps
Job Type:  Temporary, Part-time
Hourly Rate:  $19.82 
Number of Positions:  TBD
Start Date:  TBD  
Work Location:  Mitchell Field CC, Earl Bales CC, Edithvale CC
District:   North York District - Various
Season:  Summer  
Duration:  TBD
Shift Information:  TBD
Division:  Parks, Forestry & Recreation
Section:  PFR CR Community Recreation
Posting End Date:  03/08/2025 

                     

Note: This is a camp specialty posting. Please illustrate your skills and experience in your area(s) of specialty in your application.

For example:  Arts & Nature, Canoeing, Computers, Cooking, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, Eco/Environmental/Nature, Science, Basketball, Cycling, Gymnastics, Soccer, Sports - Other, etc.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, organizes, implements and leads a specialty camp program area that is age appropriate and incorporates the principals of healthy child development (HIGH FIVE®).
  • Provides resources for other staff to assist them in incorporating specialty programs and workshops for their camp groups.
  • Provides set-up and take down of equipment.
  • Interacts with parents/caregivers, staff and participants to provide program information.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems, emergencies and parent/caregiver concerns as outlined in divisional policy and procedures.
  • Assists with the direction and monitoring of campers at assigned bus stops.
  • Ensures equipment and supplies are available and meet Health and Safety standards.
  • Assists with planning and implementation of special events.
  • Assists in the evaluation of the specialty program and make program recommendations.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience planning organizing and implementing specialty programs for children.
  • Extensive experience and technical training/certification in the specialty area.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid, CPR C certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).  This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

We thank all applicants for their submission. Only candidates who are selected for next steps will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folders, and log in to our profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied.

 

Accommodation:  If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the Requisition ID and the job title.  The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements (toronto.ca) for further details.

 

Vulnerable Sector Check:  One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost.  For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.