Themuseum

Summer Camp Leader

Salary Range:$18.10 per hour, up to 41.25 hours a week

Contract Position: June 15, 2026 to September 4, 2026

THEMUSEUM is looking for creative, enthusiastic and energetic Camp Leaders to facilitate our 2025 Summer Day Camps. This year's Summer Camps focus on a range of themes such as space, science, magic, medieval studies, history, circusry and many other STEM-related topics. You will also be bringing the campers to a local park daily (if the weather permits) and helping them experience THEMUSEUM's latest, interactive exhibits! Successful candidates will lead fun, educational and memorable experiences for our campers (ages 5-10) during their summer vacation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver high-quality, educational camp programming such as hands-on activities, demonstrations and crafts
• Prepare and lead recreational activities, games, and songs
• Supervise and engage with campers in daily outdoor activities for 1 to 3 hours, weather permitting
• Facilitate structured gallery exploration and supervised free-time in THEMUSEUM's exhibitions
• Ensure the care, safety, and security of campers
• Provide exceptional visitor experience and customer service
• Manage group behavior and facilitate an inclusive and respectful environment for all campers
• Communicate with parents/guardians as needed
• Working as part of a team, collaborating with fellow Camp Leaders, and providing direction to camp volunteers and co-op students
• Manage and track camp supplies, equipment and resources
• Other duties as required

SKILLS:

• Experience leading camp activities with children and youth
• Passion for working with and educating children
• Experience working in a customer service environment
• Experience delivering oral presentations and communication
• Demonstrate time management, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to enthusiastically present accurate, engaging and age-appropriate programming
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and problem solve

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge/skills in one or more of the following areas: S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), Education, Social Sciences, Recreation and Leisure, and/or Museum Studies.
• First Aid/CPR (can be obtained after hiring)
• A valid police background check (Vulnerable Sector)
• Aged 18 years or older at the start of Summer Camp (July 2026)
• Must be able to spend the majority (>60%) of the day standing and walking with the campers, and be able to lift at least 40 lbs.

About THEMUSEUM

THEMUSEUM's vision is to awe, inspire and enlighten and as such stages permanent and travelling exhibitions for both children and adults. Located in downtown Kitchener, THEMUSEUM is a charitable organization offering a unique blend of art and technology at play and provides an opportunity for children and adults to learn in a fun, imaginative, non-traditional, creative environment. We encourage you to visit our website at www.THEMUSEUM.ca.

THEMUSEUM strives to promote diversity in the workplace by considering all future employees without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual identity, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, or any other minority. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

THEMUSEUM will accommodate all applicants as required by Human Rights Legislation and the AODA.

We thank all interested applicants. However, THEMUSEUM will contact only those candidates to be interviewed. No phone calls please.