AGO Art Camp Counsellor
Description
Requisition Id: 2025-46Number of Positions: 11
Job Status: Temporary Full-Time
Hours & Days of Work: up to 40 hours per week
Minimum Rate: $17.50
Maximum Rate: $--
Target Start Date: 06/23/2025
Target End Date: 08/29/2025
AGO Art Camp Counsellor
Temporary Full-Time
(35 hours per week; Additional hours starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 6:00 PM will be assigned on a rotational basis)
Hourly rate: $17.50
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: August 29, 2025
ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through art? Do you thrive in a dynamic and creative environment? If so, we want you to be part of our Education & Programming team at AGO Art Camp!
Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (“the AGO”) is one of the largest art museums in North America, with a collection of close to 100,000 works. At AGO Art Camp, we believe in fostering creativity and imagination in young artists. As part of the renowned Art Gallery of Ontario, we provide a unique and enriching experience for campers to explore their artistic talents while enjoying the fun of summer camp and we need great people to help us accomplish this!
We are currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time, AGO Art Camp Counsellor to join our Education & Programming team for the AGO’s Summer Art Camp. Under the direction of the Manager, Studio Programming & Learning, the incumbent will be responsible for the daily supervision of AGO Art Camp campers. They will develop activity plans for small and large groups during this nine week long camp series in collaboration with the Senior Camp Staff. They will lead groups of children ages 5-13 in recreational activities and assist the Children and Youth Studio Instructors during the studio art instruction portion of the daily camp program. The Camp Counsellor will provide excellent front line customer service, liaising with parents/guardians, campers, AGO staff, volunteers, and patrons of the gallery. They will mentor volunteers throughout the summer, demonstrating best practices in behavioural management, customer service, program, planning and delivery, and health and safety awareness.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary program in visual arts, education, physical education, health, recreation or other appropriate areas of study (or within 24 months of graduation).
- Experience supervising groups of children (aged 5-13) in an indoor/outdoor camp and/or educational environment
- Experience in developing and leading activities for groups of children (aged 5-13) in an indoor/outdoor camp and/or educational environment
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent problem solving and team-building skills
- Enjoys working with children
- Strong interest in the visual arts
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C is required before start of employment.
Please note the AGO Summer Art Camp positions align with the Young Canada Works eligibility criteria.
Recent grads welcome to apply!
Recent grads welcome to apply!
Join Us in Crafting Creative Futures! Apply Today!
We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a tailored cover letter and CV.
We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.