Job Title Camp Counsellor, Summer (Part-Time Contract) Job Type Hourly Location The Royal Conservatory - Toronto, ON M5S 1W2 CA (Primary)
Job Description
The Royal Conservatory (RCM) is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, and teacher certification. It is also a leader in the development of early childhood education programs and arts-based social programs, and presents a diverse range of concerts featuring the finest Canadian and international artists in its magnificent performance space, Koerner Hall. Please visit www.rcmusic.com for more information.
What is the Opportunity?
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Academic at The Oscar Peterson School of Music, the Camp Counsellor provides leadership and delivers excellent music programming to ensure the camp experience at the Oscar Peterson School of Music meets the expectations of participant and the high program values of the department.
This role supports instructors, works with volunteers, and facilitates music programming and activities to provide a positive summer camp experience for all participants.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Camp Preparation
- Attending camp staff training and meetings
- Planning active programming for breaks during the campers' schedule
- Assisting with the planning of special music camp activities
Volunteers
- Mentoring 1-2 volunteers per camps.
- Providing leadership opportunities for volunteers within specific area of programming.
- Providing Camp Coordinators with regular feedback on the performance of volunteers.
Camp Operations
- Providing a fun, safe, and meaningful program for children ages 4 - 17 years
- Planning, developing, leading, and evaluating a variety of programs and activities
- Providing camp information to participants and parents/guardians
- Assisting with sign-in and sign-out procedures
- Assisting with the delivery of special camp activities (e.g., concerts, etc.)
- Taking initiative to support participants' educational and social experiences throughout the day
Performing other duties as required.
Job Requirements
What We're Looking For
- This position may be funded through Canada Summer Jobs, which requires that the incumbent must meet the following eligibility criteria: Be between 15-30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period; Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment; and Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- Experience in leading programming for youth, preferably in an arts, recreation, or camp setting
- Experience providing childcare for children as young as 4 years, preferably in a camp setting
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Approachable demeanor with the ability to command authority
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Interest in music, education, and youth programming
- Post-secondary studies, or planned studies, in music, music education, teaching, social work, or recreation would support success in this role
- Experience volunteering or in volunteer coordination is an asset
- Basic understanding of music education is an asset
Hourly Rate
Additional Information
- This is a fixed-term hourly contract between June 7 - August 28, 2026. Required working days are: Sunday June 7 in the daytime for OPSM PLAY Day. Thursday June 25 in the daytime for camp staff training. At minimum 2 weeks of availability between Monday July 6 through Friday August 28 for camps (core working hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday).
- A valid Vulnerable Sector Check is a required condition of employment.
- This opportunity is for a seasonal vacancy.
- AI Disclosure: AI is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.