About Art With a Heart Inc.
Art With a Heart is a community-based charity that empowers individuals through expressive arts. We create inclusive and supportive spaces where participants can grow, express themselves, and thrive creatively. Our summer programs provide a meaningful opportunity for young artists to explore their emotions, build friendships, and develop their confidence through art.
Position Overview
Art With a Heart is looking for a dedicated and organized Camp Manager to join our summer programming team for an 8-week contract. Reporting to the Recreation Program Coordinator, this role will oversee the day-to-day operations of the kid's and teen's summer camp programs, ensuring that all activities are delivered safely, smoothly, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the summer camp programs for ages 4–12 and 13–17.
- Supervise and support camp staff, ensuring they are in their correct locations and roles.
- Address participant behavioral concerns, staff coordination needs, and other challenges as they arise.
- Serve as the primary contact for parents/guardians regarding absences, concerns, and camp updates.
- Support smooth communication between staff, families, and leadership.
- Assist in training camp staff prior to the start of camp, ensuring understanding of curriculum, expectations, and inclusive practices.
- Provide mentorship and ongoing guidance to ensure staff feel confident, supported, and equipped.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and creative environment for participants and staff.
- Monitor the quality of programming, ensuring daily activities are delivered to a high standard.
Qualifications
- Experience in Child & Youth Work, Education, Recreation, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Previous experience in a leadership role within a camp, educational, or arts-based setting.
- Strong organizational and conflict-resolution skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Experience working with children and teens in a group setting.
- Familiarity with inclusive, trauma-informed, and accessibility practices is an asset.
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification (or willingness to obtain).
Vulnerable Sector Check (required upon hiring).
Why Join Us?
- Be a part of a supportive, passionate, and creative team.
- Help bring joyful, meaningful summer programming to children and youth.
- Build valuable leadership and organizational experience in a vibrant community setting.
Art With a Heart Inc. is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
This is a Government of Canada funded job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The Applicant must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment; is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protections Act [S.C. 2001, c.27]; and is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
*International Students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- This job is funded through the Canadian Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age as of June 29, 2026. Are you eligible for this requirement?
- This job is funded through the Canadian Summer Jobs program. Please confirm that you are a permanent resident or Canadian citizen - international students are not eligible.
Work Location: In person
