Visual Arts Summer Camp Instructors and Leaders

Visual Arts Summer Camp Instructors and Leaders 
Recreation, Arts and Culture 
Competition number: 202-2022-EXT-RPC 
Closing date: 04/11/2022 
Job Type: Hourly 
Department: Recreation, Parks and Culture 
Pay range:  
Instructors: $18.44 to $23.07 per hour  
Leaders: $24.23 to $30.30 per hour 
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week 
 
This posting is for four summer positions starting June 26, 2022 until August 28, 2022. 
 
We are seeking one Instructor based out of Gallery@501, one Leader based out of Gallery@501, and two Leaders based out of Smeltzer House.  
The Visual Arts Summer Camp Instructors and Leaders work within a team environment to develop and implement creative, age-appropriate programs for Strathcona County in the areas of pottery, art, crafts, and games. 
 
These positions report to the Visual Arts Programmers at Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre and Gallery@501. 
Responsibilities 

• Provide children and youth with an inclusive, positive, safe, and creative learning experience 
• Provide safe supervision to participants engaged in visual art programs   
• Plan, organize, schedule, and present art activities, games, outdoor play, and other activities   
• Provide support to the operation of summer programs such as registration administration, daily attendance records, communication with parents, and accurate recording and monitoring of specific registrants’ information   
• Daily set up and clean-up of activity site(s)  

• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed  

Instructors:  

• Develop and deliver high-quality summer recreation programs  
• Collaborate and positively interact within a team environment  

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Leaders in Training summer participants 

Leaders:   
The Summer Camp Leaders will have additional responsibilities and will be selected from the group of successful applicants based on interest, experience, and the interview process.  

• Overall leadership and responsibility of instructors, leaders in training, and participants within designated activities  

• Main point of contact for the Visual Arts Programming team  
• Organizing pick up/drop off, and completion of weekly paperwork (i.e. Waivers, Incident Forms, Leaders in Training Evaluation Forms, etc.)  
• Lead role in creating and coordinating instructor ideas, as well as submitting program plans and parent letters 

Skills and Abilities 

• Positive, proven leadership and team-building skills   
• Ability to maintain high standards of respect, safety, quality, and cooperation   
• Time-management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision  
• Outstanding problem solving and communication skills 

Qualifications 

• Minimum Grade 10 completed and demonstrated experience working with children   
• Enrolment in post-secondary education for fine arts, education, recreation, and/or other related degree is an asset 
• Experience instructing programs in a group setting is highly desired 

• Strathcona County’s Leaders in Training program is considered an asset   
• Experience and passion in visual arts, fine crafts, and/or recreation would be an asset 

Conditions of Employment 

• Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check  

• Current First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification 
• Ability to lift 20lbs. and supply totes as part of the job duties and stand for extended periods of time 

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months. 
Competition #202-2022-EXT-RPC closes April 11, 2022 
Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We only contact candidates selected for interviews. 
Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resumes.  
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