Summer Fun Camp Coordinator

ORGANIZATION:
Place des Arts

DEADLINE:
March 6, 2026

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Place des Arts is seeking an enthusiastic Camp Coordinator who will provide a safe, fun and engaging experience for our summer camp participants. This is an excellent opportunity for students who have an interest in working with children and youth and want to gain experience in arts administration, education and/or the not-for-profit sector.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Place des Arts is seeking an enthusiastic Camp Coordinator who will provide a safe, fun, and engaging experience for summer camp participants. This position offers an excellent opportunity for students interested in working with children and youth and gaining experience in arts administration, education, and/or the not-for-profit sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate all aspects relating to camp participants, teachers, and volunteers during six weeks of Summer Fun! Art Camps for students ages 5–14

• Track registration numbers according to camp classes

• Ensure all client information, support needs, and medical notes are complete

• Communicate with teachers regarding program needs and requirements

• Coordinate room set-ups for each week of the program

• Assist with camp staff and teacher orientation sessions

• Lead the volunteer orientation session

• Prepare weekly documents including attendance lists and sign-in sheets

• Communicate with clients to ensure program information is shared in a timely manner

• Oversee scheduling and supervision of volunteers

• Complete a comprehensive final report of the Summer Fun! camps

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

• Ensure the safety and organization of up to 100 camp participants per day

• Ensure the camp runs on schedule by supervising class transitions and breaks

• Assist with camp participant sign-in and sign-out throughout the day

• Ensure behavioural policies are followed by camp participants

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience coordinating children or youth programs

• Previous experience coordinating and supervising volunteers

• Ability to relate to children and teens

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn new software

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks

• Competency in public speaking

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a small team and show initiative

• Approachable, flexible, and eager to learn

• Ability to work with a variety of personalities

• Experience working with children with special needs is an asset

• Proficiency in a second language such as Korean, Farsi, Mandarin, or Cantonese is an asset

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment

• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job or full-time study during employment

• Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate additional work hours as needed

• Ability to lift 30 pounds

• Must have valid First Aid Certification by the employment start date

• Must have a Police Information Check, including vulnerable sector screening, completed prior to the employment start date

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a résumé with cover letter and references by March 6, 2026, to Marley Jordan, Program Manager, Dance, Theatre & Literary Arts, at opportunities@placedesarts.ca. Applications may also be mailed or delivered to 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1G2.

REMUNERATION:
$23/hour (subject to Canada Summer Jobs funding)