Job Description
This contract position is seasonal starting June 9 with an expected contract end date of August 22, 2025.
Training June 9 – June 14
Week-long Camps run: July 7-11, July 14-18, August 11-15, August 18-22, 2025
The Contract Performing Arts Instructor II (film/video production) works within a team environment to develop and implement creative, age-appropriate Performing Arts camps for Strathcona County in the area of film/video production.
This position reports to the Performing Arts Programmers at Festival Place. The camps occur Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Key Responsibilities:  
- Plan, develop, and deliver activities that incorporate filmmaking/video production into performing arts-themed activities for ages 8Y-12Y. Other arts areas may be implemented such as dance, drama, musical theatre, circus, and physical theatre skills. Consider skill development and progression, to maximize participant learning, appreciation, and engagement
- For children and youth, incorporate the interests of the children and support children’s emotional, artistic, and social development, creativity, and fundamental movement and fine motor skill progression
- Prepare materials for each program/camp activity
- Create project samples if needed as a teaching tool
- Ensure program spaces are clean and safe, and that materials and equipment are used under County OHS guidelines
- Provide excellent guest service for program participants and community
- Collaborate and positively interact within a team environment
- Manage forms, documents, and communications with class participants at the time of the class
- Communicate any questions, issues, or concerns to the Recreation Programmer
- Assist with program documentation, administration, and site preparation
- Provide safe supervision to participants engaged in performing arts programs and ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Qualifications and Skills:
- Positive, proven leadership and team-building skills
- Ability to adapt to changing work environments and demands along with time-management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain high standards of respect, safety, quality, and cooperation
- Skill and experience in program development and instructing programs in group settings
- Demonstrated skill and knowledge in film/video production, using camera equipment, and using editing software
- Demonstrated experience working with children and youth (teaching/mentoring)
- Experience in the performing arts
- Leader in Training program would be considered an asset
Conditions of Employment:
- Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check  
- Current First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification 
- Ability to lift 20lbs. and supply totes as part of the job duties and stand for extended periods 
Competition will be posted until the position is filled.