AITP Trinity Bellwoods

Our staff team is made up of local artists, Early Childhood Educators, summer counsellors and volunteers. Staff work together to create a safe, nurturing, creative and fun environment for campers.

Interested in joining this awesome team? Check below for current volunteer and employment opportunities!

Deadline for Employment Applications: Hiring has now been completed for 2025.
Deadline for Volunteer Applications: May 31, 2025 *LIMITED PLACEMENT SPACES AVAILABLE* (Application opens March 10, 2025 - click here)

Summer Volunteers (ages 14 to 18)

Job Description:

Summer volunteers are an integral part of Art In The Park. Many of our campers return as volunteers as a stepping stone to becoming a camp counsellor. Volunteers assist at the artist stations and also help to run sports and games, arts and crafts activities and sand and water play. Volunteering is a great way to build on leadership, communication and work skills before transitioning into employment.

Requirements:

We take volunteers ages 14 to 18. An exception is made for 13-year-old youth who completed the Art In The Park LIT program in a previous year.
Volunteers can apply for a maximum of 2 weeks over the summer
Volunteers must commit to working all 5 days of a week (Monday to Friday) and the volunteer shift is 9AM to 4PM each day, with a 1 hour lunch break. This equals 30 hours/week in volunteer hours.
Volunteers will be paired with a counsellor or artist and will help with running sports and games, supervising the sand pit, facilitating arts & crafts, etc.

If selected, the following conditions will be in effect:

- volunteers under the age of 18 must provide proof of age and written consent from their legal guardian
- volunteers age 18 will be required to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Screening check from the Toronto Police Service, and will be responsible for the cost.
- attendance in a mandatory volunteer orientation in June (for July placement) and July (for August placement) - date tbd 2025
- you may be required to have a short video-call interview (with your guardian) before being offered a volunteer position.

Application Form Opens: March 10, 2025 - click here

Deadline for Volunteer Applications: May 31, 2025

PLEASE NOTE, THERE ARE LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE (read the application carefully when selecting weeks)

Artists / Art Counsellors

Job Description:

Artists are responsible for running their own station, in a specific discipline (woodworking, textiles, music, jewellery-making, drama, dance, sculpture, painting, etc). All staff are expected to come up with their own week-long or summer-long projects, engage the campers, monitor for safety and manage volunteers who may be assisting. The Artist role is considered a "senior staff" position. Candidates must have a strong background in the arts, but also demonstrated experience in working with children in a camp-based setting.

Requirements:

Demonstrated artistic ability, which could include including visual /fine arts, sculpture, dance, theatre/drama, puppetry, jewellery, gardening, etc.
BFA graduates or candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
Must have a minimum two years’ experience working with/caring for children.
Must be able to speak and write English (being fluent in multiple languages is a plus).
Must commit to working all 8 weeks of summer camp, Monday to Friday.
Must attend mandatory staff orientation (last two weeks of June).
Must adhere to our COVID-19 Safety Plan.
If hired, the following mandatory documentation will be required:
- A valid Police Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within 6 months (paid by candidate.)
- A valid first aid certification: Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR (paid by candidate)
- An up-to-date immunization record (including TB test/Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio/COVID-19) OR affidavit
- A doctor's note stating that candidate is “healthy and physically able to work with children” required to be on file on first day of employment (paid by candidate).

Responsibilities:

Research, develop & implement weekly programs that promote and enhance creativity in 6 to 12 year olds for the arts, dramatic play, cognitive play, emotional awareness, music appreciation, science & nature.
Prepare and maintain a healthy and safe environment. This includes daily site set up and take down, medium to heavy lifting, moving equipment in and out of storage shed, disposing of garbage, turning the sand etc. Other tasks as per job description.
Obtain appropriate supplies for planned activities checks that the activity area, toys and equipment are safe and sanitary; set up activity area and tidy same.
Work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team setting managing time & workload effectively according to schedule.
May need to discuss children’s progress/behaviour/health with parents/designated guardian answering questions as needed.
Provide children of varying abilities with a physically safe and emotionally supportive inclusive environment.
Administer first aid as required.
Apply fair, progressive and consistent disciplinary methods in accordance with the program's philosophy and the Day Nurseries Act.
Maintain awareness of policy changes. Adhering to policies set by the Board of Directors.
Participate in own performance review (mid-summer and end of summer).
May be required to work irregular hours (for fund-raising events, after hours staff meetings and training sessions), assist with non-routine situations, work in conditions involving exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, frequent high noise levels & occasional inclement weather.
Other duties as assigned.

Application:

Please send your resume and cover letter to artintheparkcare@gmail.com with "Summer Artist Application" in the subject line. Please include samples of your artwork/your website or letters of reference from previous employers.

Deadline for Employment Applications: Hiring has been completed for 2025

Camp Counsellors AND Early Childhood Educators (RECE)

Job Description:

Counsellors and Early Childhood Educators are responsible for running designated activity areas (crafts, sports, games, sand/water, etc.). Counsellors and Early Childhood Educators also supervise lunch time activities and swim with the campers on a daily basis. All staff are expected to come up with their own week-long or summer-long projects, engage the campers, monitor for safety and manage volunteers who may be assisting.

Requirements:

Students or recent graduates in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Work, Recreation and Leisure or Teacher candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. (If hired, ECE Graduates must be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators Ontario and submit a copy of their registration card on first day of employment.
An Interest in the arts, music, drama, gardening, sports are an asset.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
Must have a minimum two years’ experience working with/caring for children.
Must be able to speak and write English (being fluent in multiple languages is a plus).
Must commit to working all 8 weeks of summer camp, Monday to Friday.
Must attend mandatory staff orientation (last two weeks of June).
Must adhere to our COVID-19 Safety Plan.
If hired, the following mandatory documentation will be required:
- A valid Police Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within 6 months (paid by candidate.)
- A valid first aid certification: Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR (paid by candidate)
- An up-to-date immunisation record (including TB test/Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio/COVID-19) OR affidavit
- A doctor's note stating that candidate is “healthy and physically able to work with children” required to be on file on first day of employment (paid by candidate).

Responsibilities:

Research, develop & implement weekly programs that promote and enhance creativity in 6 to 12 year olds for the arts, dramatic play, cognitive play, emotional awareness, music appreciation, science & nature
Prepare and maintain a healthy and safe environment. This includes daily site set up and take down, medium to heavy lifting, moving equipment in and out of storage shed, disposing of garbage, turning the sand etc. Other tasks as per job description.
Obtain appropriate supplies for planned activities checks that the activity area, toys and equipment are safe and sanitary; set up activity area and tidy same.
Work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team setting managing time & workload effectively according to schedule.
May need to discuss children’s progress/behaviour/health with parents/designated guardian answering questions as needed.
Provide children of varying abilities with a physically safe and emotionally supportive inclusive environment.
Administer first aid as required.
Apply fair, progressive and consistent disciplinary methods in accordance with the program's philosophy and the Day Nurseries Act.
Maintain awareness of policy changes. Adhering to policies set by the Board of Directors.
Participate in own performance review (mid-summer and end of summer).
May be required to work irregular hours (for fund-raising events, after hours staff meetings and training sessions), assist with non-routine situations, work in conditions involving exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, frequent high noise levels & occasional inclement weather.
Other duties as assigned.

Application:

Please send your resume and cover letter to artintheparkcare@gmail.com with "Summer Job Application" in the subject line. Feel free to include samples of your artwork/your website or letters of reference from previous employers.

Deadline for Employment Applications: Hiring has been completed for 2025

Leader In Training (LIT) Coordinator

Job Description:

Leadership Coordinator is responsible for planning and running designated leadership activities for campers ages 12-13. Leadership Coordinator will also be responsible for supervising LIT campers during the day. All staff are expected to come up with their own week-long projects, engage the campers, monitor for safety and manage volunteers who may be assisting.

Requirements:

Students or recent graduates in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Work, Recreation and Leisure or Teacher candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. (If hired, ECE Graduates must be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators Ontario and submit a copy of their registration card on first day of employment.
An Interest in the arts, music, drama, gardening, sports are an asset.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
Must have a minimum two years’ experience working with youth.
Must be able to speak and write English (being fluent in multiple languages is a plus).
Must commit to working all 8 weeks of summer camp, Monday to Friday. Leadership Camp is 6 weeks (three, 2-week sessions), the remaining 2 weeks would be spent prepping the LIT training sessions and supporting the AITP volunteer program.
Must attend mandatory staff orientation (last two weeks of June).
Must adhere to our COVID-19 Safety Plan.
If hired, the following mandatory documentation will be required:
- A valid Police Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within 6 months (paid by candidate.)
- A valid first aid certification: Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR (paid by candidate)
- An up-to-date immunisation record (including TB test/Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio/COVID-19) OR affidavit
- A doctor's note stating that candidate is “healthy and physically able to work with children” required to be on file on first day of employment (paid by candidate).

Responsibilities:

Research, develop & implement weekly programs that promote and enhance leadership skills in 12-13 year olds.
Prepare and maintain a healthy and safe environment. This includes daily site set up and take down, medium to heavy lifting, moving equipment in and out of storage shed, disposing of garbage, turning the sand etc. Other tasks as per job description.
Obtain appropriate supplies for planned activities checks that the activity area, toys and equipment are safe and sanitary; set up activity area and tidy same.
Work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team setting managing time & workload effectively according to schedule.
Report writing to discuss children’s progress/behaviour/health with parents/designated guardian answering questions as needed.
Provide children of varying abilities with a physically safe and emotionally supportive inclusive environment.
Administer first aid as required.
Apply fair, progressive and consistent disciplinary methods in accordance with the program's philosophy and the Day Nurseries Act.
Maintain awareness of policy changes. Adhering to policies set by the Board of Directors.
Participate in own performance review (mid-summer and end of summer).
May be required to work irregular hours (for fund-raising events, after hours staff meetings and training sessions), assist with non-routine situations, work in conditions involving exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, frequent high noise levels & occasional inclement weather.
Other duties as assigned.

Application:

Please send your resume and cover letter to artintheparkcare@gmail.com with "Leadership Job Application" in the subject line. Please include phone numbers for 3 professional job references.

Deadline for Employment Applications: Hiring has been completed for 2025

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Artists / Art Counsellors

Camp Counsellors AND Early Childhood Educators (RECE)

Leader In Training (LIT) Coordinator

artintheparkcare @ gmail.com 647-518-6138