Summer Camp Job’s

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for three (3) full-time counselor positions 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.  Students are facilitated in developing a production, 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 Counselors will work under the guidance of the Program Coordinator and Drama Instructors to assist in the overall execution of the curriculum.

 

Potential candidates must be available from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, and are required to work during final performances.  

 The successful applicants will: 

  • Possess the ability to supervise young people between the ages of 5 – 15 and have had previous experience in this area.
  • Have an understanding of or be willing to learn the creative theatre process 
  • Display strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be committed to the creative development and the theatrical education of the participants
  • Some experience with the creative use and construction of props, costumes and sets is an asset.
  • Know how to have fun!

 Due to the structure of the Canadian Summer Jobs grants received by the Pumphouse Theatre, applicants who are currently enrolled as students (High School or Post-Secondary) and are continuing their education in the Fall of 2022 will have an advantage. 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, for nine weeks, beginning June 27 and continuing through to August 26, 2021 (Monday to Friday).  Compensation will range from $15-$17 based on experience. For camp descriptions, please visit the Classes & Camps section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca. 

 

Please respond with a cover letter and resume to Kelly Malcolm, Programming Director, by mail, fax or e-mail by May 1, 2020.  No phone calls, please.  Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

 

Thank you in advance for all who apply. We look forward to meeting with you. 

 

Kelly Malcolm

Programming Director

2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5

kelly@pumphousetheatre.ca

Fax: 403.237.5357

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for three (3) full-time drama instructor positions for our annual Summer Drama Day Camp. One of these positions will be designated as a Lead Instructor.

 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 instructors also facilitate their students in developing a production, 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 Drama Instructors will work under the guidance of the Programming Director to assist in program development and be responsible for the overall execution and creation of the curriculum. Instructors will also work closely in a leadership relationship with Camp Counselors.

The successful applicants will:

  • Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 5 – 15 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!

 

Due to the structure of the Canadian Summer Jobs grants received by the Pumphouse Theatre, applicants must be currently enrolled as post-secondary students and are continuing their education in the Fall of 2022. 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, for ten weeks, beginning June 20 and continuing through August 26, 2022 (Monday to Friday). Compensation will range from $18-$20 based on experience. For camp descriptions, please visit the Class & Camps section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca.

 

Please respond with a cover letter and resume to Kelly Malcolm, Programming Director, by mail, fax or e-mail by May 1, 2022.  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!

Kelly Malcolm

Programming Director

Pumphouse Theatre

2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5

kelly@pumphousetheatre.ca

Fax: 403.237.535