Summer Camp Coordinator
Pumphouse Theatre
Term: June 23 – August 29, 2025
Deadline to apply: April 15, 2025
Compensation range: $18 – $21 based on experience
The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for one (1) full-time camp coordinator position for our annual Summer Drama Day Camp.
Drama camp activities include the exploration of acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, sound, storytelling and playwriting. The goal of the program is to develop the social interaction and life skills of the young participants through the creative utilization of theatrical techniques. The camp leaders also facilitate their participants in developing a final presentation, which is performed for friends and family on the final day of camp. Pumphouse Theatre believes in drama education that encourages creativity, freedom, and a healthy sense of play in our youth.
The camp coordinator will oversee and support the overall administrative needs of the Pumphouse Theatre summer camp program. Under the direct supervision and mentorship of the programming director, the camp coordinator will be responsible for supervising the daily activities of the Pumphouse Theatre camp sessions along with administrative and occasional instructional duties. This position will also work with other Pumphouse senior staff and provide support for the instructional team to ensure a great camp experience for our youths.
The successful applicants will:
- Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 7 – 14 and have had previous experience in this area.
- Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process and have experience and/or education in this area.
- Have had at least one term or semester of a drama/theatre class and/or education class.
- Display strong communicative and interpersonal skills.
- Be committed to the creative development and the theatrical education of the participants.
- Experience with working with people with ESL and people with Disabilities is an asset.
- Some experience with the creative use/construction of props, costumes and sets is an asset.
- Know how to have fun!
Pumphouse Theatre is committed to building a culturally diverse environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
The time commitment is approximately 40 hours per week beginning June 23 and continuing through August 29, 2025 (Monday to Friday). This will include prep time and training as well as seven (7) one-week camp sessions. Compensation will range from $18 – $21 based on experience.
For camp descriptions, please visit the Class & Camps section of our website at pumphousetheatre.ca.
Please respond with a cover letter and resume to Troy Couillard, Interim Programming Director, by mail or email by April 15, 2025.
No phone calls, please. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Thank you in advance to all applicants. We look forward to meeting with you!
Troy Couillard, Interim Programming Director, Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5, email prod@pumphousetheatre.ca.
