Summer Camp Supervisor/Instructor - Varley Art Gallery

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 3rd consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers, and ranked in the top three for Government Services by Forbes and Statista Inc! The City of Markham is a dynamic and change-oriented leader that stands out from other Canadian municipalities. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as much as for our fiscal accountability. More than 353,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

Are you a creative and energetic student looking to gain hands-on experience in arts and/or education? Join the team at the Varley Art Gallery this summer, and work with children between ages 4 and 12, playing outdoors and facilitating art lessons while practicing valuable skills you’ll use throughout your career.

Applications are now being accepted for the positions of Summer Camp Art Instructors (Supervisors) at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter online byApril 27, 2023.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

Start date of employment: Saturday, May 27, 2023

Your responsibilities

• Delivers activity plans as approved by the Summer Camp Director and Varley Program Coordinator. Ensures lessons are reviewed and are ready to be presented to the campers prior to the program delivery.
• 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, proactively taking mitigating actions to address such risks; maintains ratios and completes headcounts according to the City Camp policies and procedures
• Facilitates daily camp activities such as games, art activities, and exhibition-related projects
• Follows City of Markham policies and procedures in program activities
• Maintains positive, constructive relationships with camp staff and volunteers with the goal of meeting camper needs.
• Helps to ensure programming is adapted to camper needs with regard to quality, safety, hygiene, weather, breaks etc.
• Promptly reports absences to the Camp Director, Serves as a liaison with parents of campers, reinforcing City of Markham customer service, diversity and inclusion
• Prepares, organizes and maintains program equipment and supplies, reporting any inventory shortages to the Camp Director; Organizes and assists with set-up, and clean-up of camp events, activities and programs
• Demonstrates the confidence, and ability to make decisions independently of peers and in the best interests of the campers.
• Resolves problems, and conflicts effectively as they arise.
• Ensures all participants are aware of upcoming events and schedule changes
• Works with Inclusion staff as needed to ensure all campers are able to participate.
• Coaches and mentors volunteers and campers, providing feedback to the Volunteer Coordinator through formal assessments
• Provides regular updates and feedback to the Camp Director
• Participates in orientation, training sessions and staff meetings
• Other duties as required

Who can apply?

You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:

• Passion for fine arts; visual arts, arts administration, art history or early childhood education
• Experience developing, and instructing art lessons to children; previous camp involvement an asset
• Ability to adapt programming to meet the needs of individual participants
• Prioritizes health and safety of all participants, staff and volunteers
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Capacity to provide excellent customer service
• Welcoming, and inclusive attitude
• Must be legally permitted to work in Canada, and a minimum of 16 years of age at the start of employment
• A valid Standard First Aid with CPR level C
• HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development certificate
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening

You’ll also need to be available to attend city-wide training on:

• Saturday, May 27
• Wednesday, June 7
• Friday, June 16 (virtual)
• Saturday, June 17
• Monday June 26 to Friday, June 30 (Gallery specific)

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 behavior 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. Contact us at varley@markham.ca

The City of Markham has established a mandatory vaccination requirement for staff related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, should you be a successful candidate for a position with the City of Markham you will be required to provide proof of 2 Health Canada approved vaccination doses upon a conditional offer of employment. Should you require accommodation in accordance with the Human Rights policy with respect to your vaccine status, you will be required to disclose that at the time of conditional offer so that an accommodation can be developed prior to your start date.