Summer Camp Instructor/Facilitator – Theatre School

Job Title: Summer Camp Instructor/Facilitator – Theatre School

Location: Southwood United Church – 106+0 Elbow Drive SW (Hall), possibility of some work-from-home and other offsite tasks.

Position Type: Summer Employment (8 weeks @ 30 hours/week/flexible)

Wage: $15/hour

Immigration Status: Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

About Us:

Hopscotch Productions is a vibrant and inclusive program where young people come to explore creativity, build confidence, and develop performance skills. Our summer theatre camp offers kids an exciting opportunity to dive into acting, improv, movement, and more – all the while having fun and making new friends! Each session will result in a performance for the parents to enjoy and the students to shine.

Job Summary:

We are looking for energetic, creative, and responsible individuals ages 16-30 to join our team as Summer Camp Instructors. This is an exciting and flexible role in which 3 of the weeks will be spent with kids; you’ll help lead theatre-based activities, support camp operations, and ensure all participants have a fun and safe experience. During the other 5 weeks you will be helping prepare for the camps based on your interests and skill-set. Some of the opportunities are as follows but are not limited to; writing scripts, grant writing, social media development, building sets, sewing/mending costumes, sourcing/building props, helping organize pop-up day programs, etc.

Specific Time Frame:

Prior to working with kids you will be required to complete the ECE course – Early Childhood Education – you will be paid for the hours required to complete this course.

For 5 flexible weeks (30hrs/wk) between June 16- August 2+ you will be assisting with preparation for the camps; these tasks will be assigned/allocated based on your interest and skill-set.

Camps: July 7-11, July 21-25, August 11-15 (**will be required to be available for the duration of those 3 weeks during either the 7/7:30-1/1:30 time ranges OR 12/12:30-5:30/6.***)

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in planning and leading daily theatre games, exercises and rehearsals

- Supervise campers during activities, breaks, and outings

- Support lead instructors with class setup, clean-up, and materials

- Foster a positive and inclusive environment for all campers

- Help prepare for end-of-session showcases

- Maintain clear communication with staff, parents, and campers

Qualifications:

- A passion for theatre; on stage or behind the scenes

- Experience working with children or youth is an asset

- Enthusiastic, dependable, and a team player

- Willingness to learn and take initiative

- Available to work during the time frame

Eligibility:

This position is part of the Canada Summer Job Program and is open to applicants ages 16-30

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to hopscotchproductionsyyc@gmail.com by May 25th, 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-25

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