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 of The Oscar Peterson School of Music, the Camp Coordinator works with camp staff, building staff, and volunteers to ensure the camp experience at the Oscar Peterson School of Music meets the expectations of participants and the high program values of the department.

This role provides programming, administrative, logistical, and communications support to ensure successful delivery of camp programs, through which participants will enjoy the many health and cognitive benefits of learning music.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Camp Preparation

• Partaking in preliminary training and preparation prior to the start of camps.
• Supporting with interviewing potential volunteer candidates and determining suitable assignment
• Purchasing needed camp supplies and materials before the start of camps, according to the Oscar Peterson School of Music camp's budget Dividing participants into functional groups and creating individual participant schedules as required.

Communications

• Coordinating parent/guardian and participant resources (e.g., forms, etc.)
• Communicating with parents regarding camp operations.
• Communicating with instructors and staff about volunteer placements and expectations. Coordinating communication among instructors and staff to organize weekly recitals.

Staff and Volunteers

• Training camp counsellors and volunteers.
• Creating individual volunteer schedules.
• Leading daily volunteer meetings and providing ongoing training and feedback.
• Receiving feedback from counsellors and taking appropriate action to make improvements where possible. Supervising camp counsellors and volunteers during camp hours.

Camp Operations

• Coordinating sign-in and sign-out procedures to ensure the safe arrival and departure of participants.

• Planning active programming for Early Care (8:00-8:30 a.m.) and Extended Care (4:30-6:00 p.m.).

• Coordinating overall movement of participants and instructors around the building to ensure a safe and positive camp experience.

• Coordinating special camp programming (e.g., recitals, balloon toss, etc.)

• Liaising with the Service Desk for camp operations (e.g., late arrival, etc.)

• Liaising with Academic Scheduling staff to coordinate camp spaces (setup, equipment).

• Resolving participant, volunteer, and parent/guardian issues as required.

• Providing participant supervision as required.

• Suggesting ideas for program enhancements or improved logistics.

Performing other duties as required.

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 working with elementary and high school-aged student programming, preferably in an arts or camp setting.
• Experience providing childcare, preferably in a camp setting.
• Experience working in an administrative capacity, preferably in an arts and/or camp organization.
• Post-secondary studies, or planned studies, in music, music education, teaching, social work, or recreation would support success in this role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent customer service skills coupled with a positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capacity to work under pressure and ability to thrive working in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Interest in music, education, youth programming, and arts administration.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and management is an asset.
• Basic understanding of music education is an asset.

Hourly Rate

• $22.50 per hour

Additional Information

• This is a fixed-term hourly contract over a duration of twelve (12) weeks from June 7 - August 31, 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.
  • Monday July 6 through Friday August 28 for camps (core working hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, this role may occasionally be required to work outside of core hours on a rotational basis).
  • Monday August 31 in the daytime for a post-camp meeting.
• A valid Vulnerable Sector Check is a required condition of employment.
• This opportunity is for a seasonal vacancy that occurs annually.
• AI Disclosure: AI is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and current résumé online (please upload a single file combining both documents) at https://www.rcmusic.com/about-us/careers-royal-conservatory. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been identified.

The RCM thanks all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The RCM is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the RCM’s Anti-Racism, Access and Equity Policy, accommodation will be provided at any stage of in the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known when they have been contacted for an interview.