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Music & Performing Arts Area Head
Wanakita operates a full-summer family camp, offering week-long sessions for families to bond, connect with each other and nature, in a traditional summer camp setting. For more information about family camp, click here.
Area Head General Information
Family Camp Area Head positions are responsible for the upkeep and program delivery for Wanakita Family Camp’s various program areas. Throughout the hiring process we will be selecting individuals who take pride in quality program delivery and are willing to contribute to an inspired and motivated team environment. Area Heads are encouraged to not only be flexible in taking on the operation of some of our recurring/traditionally run programs, but also to develop new and creative programming in their areas.
Program areas are staffed by 1-2 Area Heads that are ultimately responsible for program delivery in their program area. In addition, Area Heads are responsible for equipment maintenance and program area tidiness and cleanliness, as well as possibly providing supervision and support to All-Camp Counsellors and Float Counsellors.
Overseeing the Area Heads is a team of 2 Program Facilitators. They provide support to the Area Heads in the form of program delivery assistance, as well as feedback and skill development.
Wanakita operates a full-summer family camp, offering week-long sessions for families to bond, connect with each other and nature, in a traditional summer camp setting. For more information about family camp, click here.
Music & Performing Arts Area Head
Positions Available: 1
Contract Duration: June 25, 2022 – September 3, 2022
Contract Value: $6,120.00
The Music & Performing Arts Area Head is responsible for the program facilitation and delivery of the Guitar, Ukulele and Rhythm programs as well as the Theatre programs gauged towards participants of all ages and experience. Programs may include but are not limited to improv. games, play writing and performance and collaboration with the Yoga and Dance Area Head and programs. Responsibilities also include planning, preparing and facilitating a weekly Talent Show, as well as the upkeep of the performing arts and music building (Hamlin Lodge).
Requirements:
- Minimum qualifications: Standard First Aid & CPR C
- Related music/theatre or instructional experience are considered an asset
- Swimming qualifications of Bronze Cross, or better, NLS are considered an asset