AUArts Summer Camp Facilitator & Assistants
Closing Date of Opportunity: 5/4/2023
Name or Organization: Alberta University of the Arts - Continuing Education
Contact Email: melissa.kern@auarts.ca
Website: http://auarts.ca/summercamps
Post Content: Summer Camp Assistant
AUArts is looking for organized and reliable Summer Camp Assistants to support the School of Continuing Education & Professional Development (SCEPD) at the Alberta University of the Arts starting June 19, 2023.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Dean, Innovation, Learning & Development, Summer Camp Assistant will work in conjunction with the Program Developer to help oversee, organize, and coordinate the implementation of our weeklong Summer Camp programs.
Summer Camp Assistants will work in cooperation to help oversee, organize, and coordinate the execution of summer programs for children and teenagers, as well as provide assistance to the Pre-College Program. You will be the first point of contact for parents and children while being responsible for daily check-ins and check-outs, breaks and lunch supervision of children and teens. You will help oversee the coordination of indoor and outdoor recreational activities, while helping to curate and install student work at the end of each week. You will chaperone and accompany students on various field trips and provide camp instructors support, as needed.
The successful candidate(s) will have:
• Active post-secondary student.
• Strong verbal communication & teamwork skills
• Organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
• Excellent customer service & support skills
• Interest with working with children & teenagers
• Engaging, fun, creative and motivated to provide a great experience
• First Aid certification is an asset
• Experience and interest in 2D & 3D art disciplines
• Knowledge and experience with art processes in the following areas is an asset:
o Sewing / garment construction
o Ceramics
o Animation / cartooning
o Drawing
o Photography
o Painting
What this role will look like:
• Provide a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for children from 9 – 12 and teenagers from 13 – 16
• Provide non-instructional supervision of children throughout the camp
• Greet parents and campers on arrival and departure from camp
• Organize and assist with hanging camper work for end of week exhibition
• Provide extra assistance as needed
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, while being a role model for campers
Summer Camp Assistants will embody AUArts values of creativity and community.
This Casual position pays an hourly rate of $17.73 plus 6% pay in lieu of vacation. These positions are full time over the course of July & August. Working approximately 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
How to Apply
Please email your resume to melissa.kern@auarts.ca with the subject line Summer Camp Assistant Application. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until May 4, 2023. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful applicants will be offered positions conditional upon a satisfactory Police Information Check for the Vulnerable Sector. Instructions will be provided.
Further information about AUArts is available on our website at www.auarts.ca.
AUArts is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all University Community Members while on campus. For specific information and updates, please visit our website.
AUArts is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversity of the institution. We encourage expressions of interest from all qualified applicants for consideration for this or other vacancies although applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
The collection of personal information is for the purpose of determining eligibility and suitability for employment as authorized by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, section 33(c). If you have any questions about the collection of your information, please contact our FOIP Coordinator at foip@auarts.ca.
Summer Camp Facilitator
AUArts is looking for organized and reliable Summer Camp Facilitators to support the School of Continuing Education & Professional Development (SCEPD) at the Alberta University of the Arts starting June 19, 2023.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Dean, Innovation, Learning & Development, Summer Camp Facilitators will work in conjunction with the Program Developer to help oversee, organize, and coordinate the implementation of our weeklong Summer Camp programs.
As part of AUArts Con Ed team, Summer Camp Facilitators will gain valuable teamwork, organization, communication, and customer service skills. Students will be involved in summer camp programming with children + teens, giving them the opportunity to experience the benefits of arts-based education. They will be responsible for coordinating indoor + outdoor recreational activities and assist with curating and installing student work (weekly) which can be directly applied to their professional + academic artistic undertakings.
The successful candidate(s) will have:
• Active AUArts student
• Experience in leadership, management, and supervision
• Strong verbal communication & teamwork skills
• Organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
• Excellent customer service & support skills
• Experience performing administrative duties
• Interest with working with children & teenagers
• Engaging, fun, creative and motivated to provide a great experience
• First Aid Certification is considered an asset
• Experience and interest in 2D & 3D art disciplines
• Knowledge and expertise in certain areas including:
o Sewing / garment construction
o Ceramics
o Animation / cartooning
o Drawing
o Photography
o Painting
What this role will look like:
• Provide a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for children from 9 – 12 and teenagers from 13 – 16
• Provide instructional delivery of studio-based content to children throughout the camp
• Coordinate and lead both indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
• Organize daily logistics of camps
• Curate and install camper work for end of week exhibition
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, while being a role model for campers
Summer Camp Facilitator will embody AUArts values of creativity and community.
This Casual position pays an hourly rate of $17.73 plus 6% pay in lieu of vacation. These positions can be up to full time over the course of July & August*. Working approximately 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday.
*Employment is based on reaching minimum enrolment numbers for each camp.
How to Apply
Please email your resume to melissa.kern@auarts.ca with the subject line Summer Camp Facilitator Application. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until May 4, 2023. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful applicants will be offered positions conditional upon a satisfactory Police Information Check for the Vulnerable Sector. Instructions will be provided.
Further information about AUArts is available on our website at www.auarts.ca.
AUArts is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all University Community Members while on campus. For specific information and updates, please visit our website.
AUArts is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversity of the institution. We encourage expressions of interest from all qualified applicants for consideration for this or other vacancies although applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
The collection of personal information is for the purpose of determining eligibility and suitability for employment as authorized by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, section 33(c). If you have any questions about the collection of your information, please contact our FOIP Coordinator at foip@auarts.ca.