Camp Supervisor – Theatre Performing Arts Camps at City of Markham

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Applications are now being accepted for Theatre Performing Arts Camp Supervisor positions at the Flato Markham Theatre. Please submit your cover letter and resume by Wednesday January 7 th , 2026

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed and candidates may be contacted prior to this date.

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Location : Flato Markham Theatre

Dates:

• The contract period is from February 23, 2025 – March 20, 2025
• Part time training hours between February 23, 2025 – March 15, 2025
• Applicants must be available for in person training on Sunday March 8 th
• Full time hours from March 16, 2025 - March 20, 2025 (min 35-44 hours/week)
  
  
  

Flato Markham Theatre operates five performing arts camps which run concurrently. Kinder Theatre Camp for ages 4-5, Junior Stars Camp for ages 6-7, Rising Stars Camp for 8-9, Drama Camp for ages 10-12 and Perform for the Big Screen for ages 12-15. The Junior Stars, Rising Stars and Drama Camp programs work both individually and in cooperation to rehearse and perform a musical play that is specifically adapted for children. A fully staged performance is planned for the last day of camp on the Flato Markham Theatre stage. Those interested in working in these programs require a background in the performing arts, experience supervising children and managing staff or volunteers.

Kinder Theatre Camp is an introduction to the performing arts for younger campers. Each day they will learn songs, dances, and lines for a play specifically written for their age group. The days are rounded out with games, crafts, and other activities. Kinder Theatre Camp has a performance on Friday afternoon, during regular camp hours. Supervisors in this program require a background in the performing arts experience working with young children and managing staff or volunteers.

Perform for the Big Screen is designed to gain experience in both performance and creative skills in the Performing Arts, TV and film. This camp explores various screen acting techniques including scene work, character development, choreography and singing. Campers collaborate to create a filmed showcase to be presented on the prestigious stage of the Flato Markham Theatre. This camp is designed and implemented by professional performing artists in the industry. Supervisors in this program require a background in the performing arts or TV/Film and experience working with young children and managing staff or volunteers

All March Break camps are one-week in length.

Job Description

Supervises a group of campers and counsellors in one of the Flato Markham Theatre’s Performing Arts Camps with responsibilities including facilitating activity plans, supporting program delivery, supervising counsellors and volunteers and some light administration.

Through effective leadership and programming, enables children and youth to develop skills, make friends, socialize and build self-esteem. Accountable for the well-being of a group of campers under the guidance of the Camp Coordinator, Artistic Director and Director Team, ensuring camp activities are safe, educational, inclusive, high quality and meet the Theatre’s overall goals and standards.

A selection of Camp Supervisors will primarily focus on camp administration and will work directly with the Camp Coordinator. Those interested in this position will be assigned to supervise Before and After Extended Care Hours and camp programs as needed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports program delivery in various performing arts disciplines including dance, music, and drama
• Supports inclusive programming by ensuring program adaptations are considerate of camper needs, health and safety and City of Markham Camp policies and procedures
• Prioritizes child well-being, safety and protection throughout the camp. Evaluates situations for potential risks to the safety, protection and well-being of campers and staff, pro-actively taking mitigating actions to address such risks
• Responsible for attendance records as well as leading the sign-in and sign-out process for their individual camp and reporting absentee campers to the Camp Director Team
• Follows-up with any incomplete information documented on camper information forms. Disseminates pertinent information (e.g. allergies) to camp counsellors directly over seeing that camper in a timely manner
• Ensures supervision of campers at all times to provide a safe and enjoyable experience by being mindful of camp attendance, ratios, and by adhering to City of Markham Camp policies and procedures
• Work with team of Camp Supervisors and Counsellors as well as Director Team to effectively and in a timely manner communicate in regards to all aspects related to facilities, staffing, participants, equipment, supplies or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of day to day operations
• Organizes and assists with set-up and clean-up of camp events, activities and programs. Ensures campers and camp staff leave the Theatre as they found it, controls supplies and equipment inventory making sure all materials are kept in good working order
• Serves as a liaison with parents of campers, reinforcing City of Markham customer service, diversity and inclusion (special needs, ethno-cultural, English as second language, socio-economic)
• Acts as a leader and role model, fostering a positive learning environment where people feel included as members of a team and are motivated to work towards common goals
• Provides regular updates and feedback to the Director Team
• Participates in orientation and training sessions, supporting the Director Team and Discovery Program Coordinator where necessary. Supervisors may be required to develop team training for their assigned programs and counsellors/volunteers
• Assists with the on-going training, coaching and recognition of volunteers. Provides regular feedback and completes formal performance assessments for all direct reports as required
• Responsible for and participates in before and after care program hours as required
• Reports all incidents promptly and accurately to the Discovery Programs Coordinator using incident report forms and processes
• Maintains and reviews camp documentation, including camper information forms, permission and waiver forms, attendance records, incident reports, etc….
• Other duties as required.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age or older at start of employment
• Currently enrolled in, a post-secondary institution in Theatre Studies, education or related field is an asset. Training related to performing arts (drama, dance, music) is required.
• Previous camp experience demonstrating leadership capabilities.
• Experience in program planning/delivery and knowledge of child development. Confident in teaching various ages and skill levels.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, etc…)
• CLASS applications are an asset
  
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ required
• HIGH FIVE certificate in Principles of Healthy Child Development is required
• HIGH FIVE Quest 2 is an asset
• Vulnerable Sector Check
  
  
  

All required certificates must be in good standing by February 13, 2026 and valid for the duration of employment.

CORE BEHAVIOURS

• Service Excellence: Leads and supports staff in meeting or exceeding service standards when interacting with customers.
• Change & Innovation: Effectively implements change and supports and involves staff through change transitions.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Leads and supports staff in working together collaboratively, fosters teamwork and inclusion, and cultivates relationships.
• Communication: Models active listening and clear communication, and supports staff members in communicating effectively.
• Accountable Results Oriented: Role models ethical behaviour and accountability; clarifies expectations, policies and legislation and supports staff in meeting them.
• Management & Leadership: Supports a positive work environment, develops and enables staff, sets clear expectations, provides regular feedback, and addresses performance.
  
  
  

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

Please respect our scent free area by not wearing scented products when visiting the office.

We thank all those applicants who have applied; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email.

All offers of employment for this position will be conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, and vulnerable sector checks as required by the City of Markham.

Interviews will be conducted in early to mid January.